PFD-Jan2012


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Jan 2012 PFD Topic: College Costs
//Resolved: The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits.//

Issues and Controversies Summary

Possible Contentions: Pro
 * College costs are spiraling out of control.
 * College tuition is increasing more than both the inflation rate and the wage rate
 * College costs are a drain on the economy
 * College debt and interest payments lower people's spending power, limiting their contribution to the economy
 * Cost does not correlate with quality
 * architecture, research, comfort, etc.
 * career success is not increased with college costs
 * Real-world experience trumps college education
 * Qualified candidates are being priced out of college

Con
 * Price hikes are justified
 * endowment declining, government support cut
 * college experience is more valuable than ever
 * people flock to American universities
 * College costs are buffered by scholarships
 * it's not as expensive as you think it is...
 * College degrees are essential in today's workforce
 * Greater competition within workforce necessitates degrees for stable careers