An edition of The case against education
(2018)
The case against education
why the education system is a waste of time and money
by Bryan Douglas Caplan
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Despite being immensely popular--and immensely lucrative -- education is grossly overrated. In this explosive book, Bryan Caplan argues that the primary function of education is not to enhance students' skill but to certify their intelligence, work ethic, and conformityin other words, to signal the qualities of a good employee.
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The case against education: why the education system is a waste of time and money
2018, Princeton University Press
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0691174652 9780691174655
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Table of Contents
Introduction
The magic of education
The puzzle is real : the ubiquity of useless education
The puzzle is real : the handsome rewards of useless education
The signs of signaling : in case you're still not convinced
Who cares if it's signaling? : the selfish return to education
We care if it's signaling : the social return to education
The white elephant in the room : we need lots less education
1 > 0 : we need more vocational education
Nourishing mother : is education good for the soul?
Five chats on education and enlightenment
Conclusion.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-380) and index.
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