The case against education
Subtitle: why the education system is a waste of time and money
By: Bryan Caplan
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 395
ISBN-13: 9780691174655
Subjects: Vocational education; Aims and objectives; Finance; Labor supply; Educational sociology; Education; Effect of education on
Description: Despite being immensely popular--and immensely lucrative -- education 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-380) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The magic of education; title: The puzzle is real : the ubiquity of useless education; title: The puzzle is real : the handsome rewards of useless education; title: The signs of signaling : in case you're still not convinced; title: Who cares if it's signaling? : the selfish return to education; title: We care if it's signaling : the social return to education; title: The white elephant in the room : we need lots less education; title: 1 > 0 : we need more vocational education; title: Nourishing mother : is education good for the soul?; title: Five chats on education and enlightenment; title: Conclusion.