Is college a good investment? On Monday, a symposium at the American Enterprise Institute will ponder. From the event description:
The average cost of obtaining a college degree has risen precipitously over the past decade. Policymakers, parents, and students alike have grappled with the implications of this ever-increasing price tag for higher education. Some suggest that the price of college is so steep that we are currently graduating a generation of young adults mired in debt. Critics argue that the negative effects of student debt are outstripping the positive effect of increased earning potential. Other recent studies suggest, however, that the cost of a college education