Phi Beta Cons Tethering students to their states By George Leef January 4, 2007 7:45 PM Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard Share on WhatsApp Email this article Inside Higher Ed today has a story on recent initiatives in three midwestern states to boost the economy by trying to lure more kids into college and then keeping them in-state. I argue here that such gimmicks won’t accomplish anything worthwhile.