Unprofitable Schooling A. Michael Dougherty From reconstructing human evolution and

From reconstructing human evolution and behavior in prehistoric times to providing evidence that complements recorded history or debunks common legends

Metropolitan Resilience in a Time of Economic Turmoil looks at the capacity of local governments to mobilize resources efficiently and effectively

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systems and making sure a demanding list of actions are done every day - it's no small feat

outlines of lessons are given in great detail

Unprofitable Schooling A. Michael Dougherty From reconstructing human evolution andMost economies advance by simultaneously decreasing costs and increasing quality. Unfortunately, when it comes to higher education, this has been turned on its head. Costs keep rising while quality declines. How has this happened? What can be done? This exceptional volume looks at the issues facing higher education from the perspective of both economics and history. Each chapter explores how the lessons learned from market competition in other sectors