EconTalk Bryan Caplan on the Case Against Education
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Feb 12, 2018 
Economist Bryan Caplan argues that formal education is a waste of time and money, providing little learning or skills. The conversation explores theories of why college graduates earn more, challenges of measuring learning abilities, flaws in the education system, the difficulty of firing and longevity of employment, and the implications of completing education on earning potential and workplace diversity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Three Theories of Why College Graduates Earn More
02:04 • 18min
The Impact of Education on Learning Abilities
20:29 • 15min
The Challenges of Learning Knowledge and Wisdom
35:07 • 2min
The Flaws in the Education System
36:58 • 15min
The Difficulty of Firing and the Longevity of Employment
52:03 • 3min
The Sheepskin Effect: Diploma vs Knowledge
54:57 • 5min
The Importance of Diverse Personalities in the Workplace
59:54 • 12min