Why Go To College?

It’s something many high school seniors think about: Should I go to college and spend $100,000 ($160,000+ if you go to Case) to go to college or should I start working. On one hand, starting to work right away means you can start earning more money right out of high school. However, your wages will likely plateau. But would that still be better than graduating in debt? Nobel economist Gary Becker examines this trade-off:

The Becker-Posner Blog: The Benefits of Education-BECKER

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