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Bryan Caplan on College, Signaling and Human Capital

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The Puzzle of Low Graduation Rates

This chapter discusses the puzzle of why there hasn't been a significant increase in college graduation rates despite the enormous increase in the return to graduating. It explores the trends in enrollment and graduation over the last few decades and suggests that challenges in passing classes and staying motivated may be factors contributing to low graduation rates.

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