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The Ivy League Dilemma: Meritocracy vs. Market Value
This chapter examines the justification of high Ivy League tuition costs through the prestige of their brand and the elite graduates they produce. It critiques the decline of meritocracy within these institutions, highlighting the growing bureaucracy and the shift in focus from academic rigor to diversity metrics. The discussion also addresses systemic challenges in higher education, including the reliance on adjunct faculty and the need for substantial reform in teacher certification and educational quality.