Bibliograph

The case against education, why the education system is a waste of time and money, Bryan Caplan

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The case against education, why the education system is a waste of time and money, Bryan Caplan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-380) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The case against education

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1011544412

Responsibility statement

Bryan Caplan

Sub title

why the education system is a waste of time and money

Summary

Despite being immensely popular--and immensely lucrativeeducation 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. --, Provided by publisher

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

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