The return to schooling was a concept that was addressed in class on multiple occasions and I believe it is very relevant concept to today. In this article, the author talks about the declining power of a college degree in the job market and how the return to degree has changed since the 1970s. Upon graduation, many college graduates are realizing that the job market is bleak, and many are taking jobs with wages similar to what one would have earned out of high school. Take a read:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/magazine/changing-rules-for-success.html?ref=education
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