Journal of Labor Economics
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Does Merit-Based Financial Aid Reduce the Number of STEM Graduates?
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Although ensuring access of talented individuals to higher education is of great importance, there is evidence that suggests that merit-based financial aid reduces the number of graduates in STEM fields, one of the main drivers of innovation and, thus, of economic growth.
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State of the Union Part 2: Obama’s Gamble on Free Community College
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Free community college will help, but opportunity costs will prevent others from taking advantage of the president’s proposal.
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The Price of Non-Admission: Costs of Not Attending College
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New research suggests that college education is beneficial for marginal students, with strong effects on future earnings, particularly for men and high school students who received free lunch.