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The Trump administration’s cuts to university research grants will make America sicker and poorer in the long run.
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Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. We Need Supply-Side Education Policy
Eliminating degree requirements for jobs is very popular with voters but would do almost nothing to help workers who don’t have a college diploma.
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The economics profession has become insular and status-obsessed, and not focused enough on making a positive impact on the world.
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Making standardized-test scores optional has harmed the disadvantaged applicants it was intended to help.
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It’s not banning legacy admissions.
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Getting a four-year degree is still a good investment.
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