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College degrees: why aren't more people making the investment?


Abstract: The benefits of a college diploma are many, including higher pay, lower unemployment, maybe even better health. Yet many high school graduates still do not pursue a college degree. This article examines several key reasons why more people aren?t making this investment in themselves.

Keywords: Education; Education - Economic aspects;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Part of Series: The Regional Economist

Publication Date: 2012

Issue: Apr