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What Exactly Is College For? (Update)

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The Competitive Nature of Elite Education

This chapter explores the contrasting models of mission-driven versus competitive higher education, highlighting the stagnation of elite institutions despite ample resources. It examines the implications of reputation in education and sets the groundwork for further discussions in upcoming episodes.

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