The familiar but curious economics of higher education: introduction to a symposium

Article Abstract:

The higher education industry has some 3,600 'firms' with different goals and sizes. Spending on higher education is increasing, and the industry is interesting for economists for a number of reasons. Enrolment has risen to over 14 million students for 1994 from 1.1 million for 1930, while higher education accounted for 2.9% of national income in 1996 compared with 0.6% for 1930. There is a widening income gap between students in private institutions and all students, and this raises the question of whether elite institutions contribute to inequality in the wider society.

Universities and colleges, College students

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Life is not easy: Mexico's quest for stability and growth

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the economic and industrial move from a supported to open market place by the Mexican government and increased poverty despite liberalization of trade.

Economic research, Economic development

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A symposium on the North American economy

Article Abstract:

Research is presented describing the cultural, economic and industrial differences between national output in Mexico, North America and Canada.

Canada, North America, Economic indicators

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