Comment by heresie-dabord

Comment by heresie-dabord 3 days ago

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> Is this not rational behavior?

Yes, and it is also demonstrated by the Flynn Effect. [1]

About "A Case Against Education": Caplan draws on the latest social science to show how the labor market values grades over knowledge, and why the more education your rivals have, the more you need to impress employers. He explains why graduation is our society’s top conformity signal, and why even the most useless degrees can certify employability.

[1] _ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flynn_effect