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Government Spending on Universities Rise, Tuition Hikes Follow

Higher education funding returns little to the state

… for these subsidies. Higher education spending does not necessarily … example, federal funding for higher education increased 10 fold from … government subsidies for higher education are – contrary to popular … another $80 billion on higher education in the form of direct … money has been a driver of higher costs for students and created … more

More Government Spending Equals Higher Prices

Why college costs are exploding

… across the board. Increasing federal aid for higher education, intended to make college more affordable, … federal government is fueling a vicious cycle of higher prices and government aid that ultimately could … taxpayers and price some Americans out of higher education, similar to what some economists contend … more

College Spending Results Questioned

More money doesn't yield better results

… that do not invest in higher education will not win in the 21st … states that spend more on higher education do not have more college … association with spending on higher education and economic growth. … total public spending on higher education nationwide has left us … using the money spent on higher education in ways that will attract … more

The Evidence is Clear: State Spending on Colleges is Wasteful

Michigan increases higher education spending by tens of millions

… state government’s spending on higher education and the state’s educational attainment. … population with a bachelor’s degree or higher while the horizontal axis is per capita … correlation, the dots would move higher from the left to right. They don’t. … interested in improving the overall education levels of its residents, then simply … more

More College Subsidies a Poor Investment

Higher spending doesn't mean a better economy

… going toward funding higher education. This increase in funding … State Shouldn’t Subsidize Higher Education" among many others. … state level, funding for higher education has little to do with … the rich states funding higher education while the poor states … resident should seek out the education they think will most help … more

Fix Disparities in Public University Funding in Michigan

The way the state spends $1.5 billion on higher education is unfair

… Legislature wants to base more of higher education on real performance measures. … Degree at Michigan Universities Higher Education Spending Myths More College … Subsidies a Growing Problem As Higher Education Bubble Accelerates, Alternatives … Government Shouldn't Subsidize Higher Education more

Study: Prevailing Wage Costs Taxpayers, Schools $224 Million Per Year

Confirmation: Mandating higher costs on construction projects makes them cost more

It may seem obvious that mandating higher costs on construction projects means they will cost more, but that's still a subject of debate in Michigan. … studies for groups across the political spectrum including for the Michigan Education Association. Other studies support the findings: A 2007 report from the … more

Five Reasons The Government Shouldn’t Subsidize Higher Education

… it is with spending on higher education. As the Michigan Legislature … further. Requests for more higher education funding is reported willingly in … 1.     There is no link between higher education subsidies and economic … Michigan has spent a much higher proportion of personal income on … should require a college education. This belief leads to subsidies … more

MichiganVotes: Legislation Grants More Money, Taxpayer Debt For University Construction

Some experts see 'higher education bubble'

… But some experts see a "higher education bubble" on the horizon … analysis of whether a college education is worth its price is challenging, … doesn’t need to subsidize higher education (and I’m including in … other special favors to higher education)," Davies said. "If the … obligations that could result in higher taxes and painful cuts.  … more

As ‘Higher Education Bubble’ Accelerates, Alternatives Emerge

… experts are predicting a "higher education bubble" and many companies … deal with the cost of higher education. In the past decade, … increased funding for higher education — including a doubling … predicting a bubble in higher education. Significant in this … professionals who made the education modules and rigorous curriculum. … more

Arbitrary Michigan Licensing Laws: Auto Mechanic vs. Makeup Artist

Esthetician requires far more mandatory hours and much higher fees

… requirement that policymakers evaluate new and existing licenses. That’s why education, testing and fee mandates for different professions are so arbitrary. … occupational licensing laws results in more than $10 billion ($10,000,000,000!) in higher prices and at least 125,000 fewer jobs every year. A separate new study … more

Expert: Higher Education Bubble Is Coming and States Better Prepare

Richard Vedder: 'The big losers in this are poor people'

… universities, said an expert on higher education. American higher education is in a bubble, said … demand but also pushed prices higher and out of reach for many … annually on assorted higher education programs. Today, there … their time in college on education. Forty million Americans … more

Commentary: Higher Ed Spending Myths

Higher spending does not equal more college graduates and more graduates does not equal a better economy

… more state funding for higher education is a must. But the main … proponents to show would be: That higher spending leads to a better … states actually spend on higher education per capita yields this … according to the State Higher Education Executive Officers: Mississippi … speaking, having a good education can make people more valuable … more

Productive Skills, Not College Degrees, Key to Economic Prosperity

A critique of ‘talent mercantilism’

… this flawed idea “talent mercantilism.” He writes, “While it’s certainly true that people with college degrees tend to be more employable and have higher incomes, it does not follow that states increasing their college graduate populations will itself lead to greater state prosperity.” Not all college … more

Union Proposes Trimming Retiree Health Benefits to Save Money; Opposed It When Taxpayers Were Footing the Bill

Michigan Education Association asking its retirees to pay more and get less

… largest teachers union, the Michigan Education Association, rigorously fought the … MIRS News reports, “The Michigan Education Association is looking at higher co-pays and the loss of some health … health plans, the MEA's is seeing higher medical and prescription costs and … more

Michigan Outspends Florida on Education But Does Worse Than The Sunshine State

Study: Despite lowest increase in education spending, Florida students had second highest gains over past two decades

… while overall spending on education has increased the least. … Michigan increased substantially higher than Florida while returning … Michael Van Beek, director of education policy at the Center and … policies that govern its public education system. These included a … improve Michigan's public education system in the years to come." … more

More Preschool Spending Not The Answer

Amount of funding on early childhood and K-12 education has not been shown to improve learning

… hearing the same old calls for higher spending in state government. … spend more money on K-12 education — including substantially … articles on early childhood education in the past few years, has … spent on early childhood education. It should be noted that … REPORT: Don’t count out early education”) and 2010 (“SPECIAL REPORT: … more

Commentary: States and Federal Government Should Stop Funding Higher Education

How one college rejects public funding and keeps tuition down

… rapidly rising cost of higher education is a perennial hot-button … exception to the rules of higher education.” The school is ranked … State's institutions of higher education in its tuition, room … university rhetoric threatening higher tuition if even a dollar of … net if it does not. In higher education as in all human endeavors, … more

Higher Education Subsidies Do Not Produce Better Educational or Economic Results

Nevertheless, some lawmakers are pushing for more

… advocates for spending more on higher education suggests there are better uses … on per-resident support for higher education according to data compiled by … State University and the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association.” … employment data that in states with a higher proportion of college graduates, even … more

New Study Shows Better Results For Public Charter School Students Compared To Students In Conventional Schools

Stanford University report took race, poverty level, English language learner and special education status into account

… University’s Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) followed more … learner status, special education status, gender and prior … communities that face significant education challenges.” The study showed … charter schools also enrolled a higher percentage of minority students, … Students designated as special education and English language learners … more