As more young Texans are failing to meet the standards that are needed to make it in the 21st Century, Texas needs to make bold choices and go against the failing status quo of more money and more of the same. This Influential Issues paper on education provides facts and recommendations for making the Lone Star State a true leader in education without bankrupting its citizens.
Higher Education Subsidization: Why and How Should We Subsidize Higher Education?
We provide massive college subsidies at both the federal and state level. This paper explores the justifications for these college subsidies, subsidy design considerations, and evaluates the main subsidy programs to assess whether they are well-designed. Our evaluation discovers reasons to eliminate some subsidies and ways to improve other subsidies. Key points: Subsidies for higher...