Economic Models of Higher Education: An International Perspective
As other sectors, higher education can be characterized by the combination of market mechanisms and state intervention in its funding and organization. Although higher education systems of developed countries pursue similar goals (provide high-level manpower, meet individual and social demands, etc...
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As other sectors, higher education can be characterized by the combination of market mechanisms and state intervention in its funding and organization. Although higher education systems of developed countries pursue similar goals (provide high-level manpower, meet individual and social demands, etc.) and face similar challenges (massive expansion, internationalization, MOOCs, etc.) their economic models differ significantly. In some countries, universities are public and charge no or very low tuition fees, whereas in other countries, the cost-sharing with parents and students is much more demanding. The paper will try to underscore and explain these differences by drawing on the lessons of economic analysis and on the historical and cultural background of countries.
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| spelling | doaj.art-e22d71561e524f6aa0ec43282716a7752024-01-05T11:18:06ZengIDE JournalInternational Dialogues on Education: Past and Present2198-59442015-09-012210.53308/ide.v2i2.184Economic Models of Higher Education: An International PerspectivePierre-Bruno Ruffini0 University of Le Havre As other sectors, higher education can be characterized by the combination of market mechanisms and state intervention in its funding and organization. Although higher education systems of developed countries pursue similar goals (provide high-level manpower, meet individual and social demands, etc.) and face similar challenges (massive expansion, internationalization, MOOCs, etc.) their economic models differ significantly. In some countries, universities are public and charge no or very low tuition fees, whereas in other countries, the cost-sharing with parents and students is much more demanding. The paper will try to underscore and explain these differences by drawing on the lessons of economic analysis and on the historical and cultural background of countries. https://www.idejournal.org/index.php/ide/article/view/184higher education, public good, market mechanisms, cost sharing |
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| title | Economic Models of Higher Education: An International Perspective |
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| title_short | Economic Models of Higher Education: An International Perspective |
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| topic | higher education, public good, market mechanisms, cost sharing |
| url | https://www.idejournal.org/index.php/ide/article/view/184 |
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