American Universities in a Global Market
In recent years, America’s position of leadership in the world has been challenged in many ways. One way that may not be familiar is that the country’s position as a leader in higher education, particularly in the fields of science and technology, has been challenged. This is a significant shift. During the twentieth century, and especially its second half, American institutions of higher education became the preeminent global leaders in advanced education. This was due to many factors, including high rates of domestic educational attainment, vigorous governmental support, and a massive influx of scholars from Europe seeking refuge in the wake of World War II. American Universities in a Global Market comprises 11 studies addressing key issues affecting the position of American universities in the global higher education market. Among the topics examined are the causes of America’s success, including: openness, both to people and ideas; the role of generous government support; the tradition of decentralized friendly competition; and the advantage of an already dominant position. These are also used to examine the current state of American higher education in a comparative context. Particular emphasis is placed on market forces affecting universities, which are akin to firms, and contributors explore the differences in quality among students and institutions in comparisons from around the world, shine a light on aspects of American higher education that distinguish it as an industry and from the higher education systems of other countries. The result is a path-breaking overview of an important issue.
Other Persons: | Clotfelter, Charles T. (contributor) |
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Institutions: | University of Chicago Press |
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