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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by erickhill on Monday July 10, 2023 @04:27PM (#36672471)
Reminds me of our healthcare system. And military contractors. And..
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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by bilbo0s on Monday July 10, 2023 @05:20PM (#36673111)
So true.

This is essentially how the US works. We're built on debt. Sometimes I think our society would collapse without all the debt we create.

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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by berniedurfee on Monday July 10, 2023 @07:11PM (#36674278)
The US is built on interest from debt. Money does grow on trees for some.
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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by berniedurfee on Monday July 10, 2023 @07:07PM (#36674241)
housing and transportation and…
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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by musicale on Monday July 10, 2023 @07:21PM (#36674382)
Extra layers of payment indirection seem to invite overcharging.

Note that universities also basically act as a cartel.

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Re:Tuition costs have risen 710% since 1983 (1200% since 198... by Red_Leaves_Flyy on Monday July 10, 2023 @10:21PM (#36675714)
Pharmacy benefits managers provide no value and collect absurd fees. Perhaps companies should be required to justify their continued existence if subject of consumer complaints.
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