In-class discussion: Tuition Costs

In class today, we will discuss some of the arguments that have been developing around rising tuition costs over the last decade. There are some scholars who even argue that college tuition should be free for all and others who have claimed that all student loan debt should be canceled to stimulate the economy. On the other hand, some groups suggest that free tuition will require higher taxes and will lead to colleges being flooded with students. Here are a couple of editorials to get us started:

• Marc Bousquet, "No Problem with Student Debt?"
• Information about Georgia's HOPE Scholarship
• Geoffrey Alderman, "There's No Escaping Student Debt."