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American Universities in a Global Market
Charles T. Clotfelter
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Paperback. In higher education, the United States is the global leader, dominating the list of the world's top research universities. This book examines the various factors that contributed to America's success in higher education, including openness to people and ideas, generous governmental support, and a tradition of decentralized friendly competition. Editor(s): Clotfelter, Charles T. Series: National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report. Num Pages: 512 pages, 72 line drawings, 85 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 567.
In higher education, the United States is the preeminent global leader, dominating the list of the world's top research universities. But there are signs that America's position of global leadership will face challenges in the future, as it has in other realms of international competition. "American Universities in a Global Market" addresses the variety of issues crucial to understanding this challenge. The book examines the various factors that contributed to America's success in higher education, including openness to people and ideas, generous governmental support, and a tradition of decentralized friendly competition. By discussing the differences in quality among students and ... Read more
In higher education, the United States is the preeminent global leader, dominating the list of the world's top research universities. But there are signs that America's position of global leadership will face challenges in the future, as it has in other realms of international competition. "American Universities in a Global Market" addresses the variety of issues crucial to understanding this challenge. The book examines the various factors that contributed to America's success in higher education, including openness to people and ideas, generous governmental support, and a tradition of decentralized friendly competition. By discussing the differences in quality among students and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
512
Condition
New
Series
National Bureau of Economic Research Conference Report
Number of Pages
432
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780226110479
SKU
V9780226110479
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About Charles T. Clotfelter
Charles T. Clotfelter is the Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of Public Policy and professor of economics and law at Duke University. He is a research associate of the NBER and the former convener of the NBER Working Group on Higher Education.
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