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The Case against Education
Book • 2018
In 'The Case Against Education,' Bryan Caplan argues that a significant portion of the benefits of education are not due to the acquisition of skills or knowledge, but rather to signalling preexisting abilities.
He contends that this signalling effect is prevalent across all levels of education, from elementary school to graduate programs.
Caplan supports his argument with extensive data, tables, and graphs, as well as personal anecdotes and observations.
He also proposes alternative educational approaches, such as technical and vocational training, which he believes are more effective in improving worker productivity.
The book is known for its provocative and well-argued critique of the current education system, suggesting reforms like reduced school time and relaxed child labor laws.
He contends that this signalling effect is prevalent across all levels of education, from elementary school to graduate programs.
Caplan supports his argument with extensive data, tables, and graphs, as well as personal anecdotes and observations.
He also proposes alternative educational approaches, such as technical and vocational training, which he believes are more effective in improving worker productivity.
The book is known for its provocative and well-argued critique of the current education system, suggesting reforms like reduced school time and relaxed child labor laws.
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Dwarkesh Patel in the context of a discussion about education and its impact on talent, contrasting his views with 
Tyler Cowen 's.
Dwarkesh Patel in the context of a discussion about education and its impact on talent, contrasting his views with Tyler Cowen 's.
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Tyler Cowen - Talent, Collapse, & Pessimism of Sex
Mentioned by Jack Despain Zhou in a discussion of contrasting viewpoints on education reform, highlighting Kaplan's anarcho-capitalist perspective.
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How to unleash student potential in education (with Jack Despain Zhou)
Mentioned by Bruce Sassardo, who wrote the book.
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The Economist’s Guide to Parenting: 10 Years Later (Ep. 479 Replay)
Mentioned by Stephen Dubner, referencing his argument that a college degree acts as a social signal.
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The University of Impossible-to-Get-Into (Update)
Brian Kaplan argues that education is mostly signaling in this book.
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