Higher Education and the Global Economy

To the Point

Higher Education and the Global Economy

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Published on Dec 5, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:50:58

Episode Description

Even when the recession is finally over, the US may have problems competing with the rest of the world. That's because of a growing education gap. Family incomes aren't keeping up with rising cost of higher education. We hear what that means for competition in the global economy.  Also, unemployment climbs faster than expected, and OJ Simpson has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison.

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.