Decisions about how much to invest in higher education relate to whether one views education as a private or public good. Those who view it as a private good believe that
A. most of the benefits of a college education accrue to an individual, and therefore the individual should bear most of the cost.
B. there are societal benefits when residents obtain a college degree, and therefore the individual should bear more of the cost.
C. most of the benefits of a college education accrue to an individual, and therefore the public should invest in higher education.
D. there are societal benefits when residents obtain a college degree, and therefore the public should invest in higher education.
A. most of the benefits of a college education accrue to an individual, and therefore the individual should bear most of the cost.
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