Re:How America's universities became debt factories
by luckylion on Saturday September 14, 2024 @05:23PM
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Many will agree, but that's part of the reason why the US has a 50% higher GDP with 30% lower population. Focusing on well-beeing, fun and experience comes at a price.
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Re:How America's universities became debt factories
by GreenWatermelon on Saturday September 14, 2024 @07:22PM
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GDP that's concentrated in the top few % of the population.
The fact that despite 50% higher GPD and 30% less population there's still rampant homelessness is damning enough.
Re:How America's universities became debt factories
by robertlagrant on Monday September 16, 2024 @04:41AM
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> The fact that despite 50% higher GPD and 30% less population there's still rampant homelessness is damning enough.
You can't solve all of that through GDP. There are social and drug and mental health issues that seem to not present to nearly the same extent.
Re:How America's universities became debt factories
by dahart on Sunday September 15, 2024 @11:12AM
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The U.S. GDP per capita is behind Norway, Ireland, Switzerland, and these countries are known for low cost and excellent education.
What do you mean about 30% lower population? How is that relevant? You’re quoting a per-capita stat, the population was already factored out. And you’re comparing a single country to 27 countries. Makes zero sense.