The Elasticity of Applications with Respect to Athletic Victories Bryan Caplan By Bryan Caplan, Mar 31 2006 SHARE POST: My undergrads think that a Mason win in basketball will lead to skyrocketing applications. Russ Roberts isn’t so sure.
Apr 2 2006 Economics of Education Accreditation of Colleges Arnold Kling Inside Higher Ed reports, Dickeson’s paper suggests, because accreditation is the primary system responsible for gauging the performance and ensuring the success of higher education in the United States. If the quality of American higher education is slipping, as the commission’s other papers argue, then accredita... 4 Read More
Apr 1 2006 Economics of Health Care Should I Take to Drink? Bryan Caplan I'm the kind of patient who tries doctors' patience. A memorable check-up from a few years ago (before Robin Hanson convinced me they were a waste of time): Doc: Do you smoke? Me: No. Doc: Do you drink? Me: No. Doc: Not at all? Me: Not at all. Doc: Good! Me: Is it? Isn't there evidence that moderate drin... 22 Read More
Mar 31 2006 Economics of Education The Elasticity of Applications with Respect to Ath... Bryan Caplan My undergrads think that a Mason win in basketball will lead to skyrocketing applications. Russ Roberts isn't so sure. 4 Read More