College Camp Is an Incredibly Expensive Way to Find Somebody Who's Really Like Me

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College camp is an incredibly expensive way to find somebody who's like you. A i online dating works a lot better, at a much meaning at a much lower cost. For for the top echelons of society, it's worth it to find some one who has a similar background.

In this c750th (!) episode, Duke University's Michael Munger talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about whether the pandemic might create an opportunity for colleges and universities to experiment and innovate. Munger is Professor of Political Science, Economics and Public Policy at Duke. He believes "top" schools can emerge from the current period of uncertainty to thrive in the long run. The path for "second-tier" institutions could be more difficult. They will still face the challenges that existed before the pandemic: competition from online classes and a shrinking pool of new applicants ready to pay high tuition bills.