Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Preston Cooper writes about the economics of higher education. Many of these ideas stem from a 2017 paper by economist Raj Chetty ...

Lawmakers have long searched for a better way to measure college quality. Past efforts, such as the federal government’s student loan Cohort Default Rate and Gainful Employment regulations, did this ...

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Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. A bachelor’s degree in economics can provide you with the ...

The economics major provides a critical examination of how the economic system works in the United States and throughout the world. The introductory courses are surveys of economic problems, policies, ...

Economic diversity at America’s colleges and universities is a hot issue these days. The U.S. News College Rankings recently updated its methodology to measure how well institutions are serving ...