Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
Economists said the plan would cut graduates and long-term economic output, while Ramaswamy is now retreating from the idea after backlash.
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Vivek Ramaswamy Suggested Consolidating Universities. Economists Think It’s a Bad Idea
Republican nominee for governor Vivek Ramaswamy in March said that consolidating Ohio’s public universities would make higher education better and more affordable. The strong consensus of economists surveyed on the topic this month said such a move would reduce the number of graduates in Ohio and reduce economic output. They split on whether it would […] The post Vivek Ramaswamy Suggested Consolidating Universities. Economists Think It’s a Bad I…
Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy. (Photo by WEWS.)Republican nominee for governor Vivek Ramaswamy in March said that consolidating Ohio’s public universities would make higher education better and more affordable. The strong consensus of economists surveyed on the topic this month said such a move would reduce the number of graduates in Ohio and reduce economic output. They split on whether it would even save any money. Ami…
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