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In Pursuit of Prestige: Strategy and Competition in U.S. Higher Education,Used
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Product Description By almost any measure, higher education is a vital part of the U.S. economy and society. Yet there is concern that the sector is inefficient or ill equipped to adapt to a changing environment. The information revolution, an aging population, demographic shifts, and a declining fiscal base all present it with major challenges.In Pursuit of Prestige describes the results of a twoyear study of higher education in the United States designed to shed light on these issues. This volume examines higher education as an industry. It focuses on how institutions serve four identifiable markets that generate revenues (student enrollment, research funding, public fiscal support, and private giving). They analyze higher educational institutions' investment, pricing, and marketing behaviors, and the nature of competition among schools. They review the industry's basic conditions and market structure, then define the three key dimensionsdegree level, scope, and resource allocationby which institutions map out strategies for competing for markets. The heart of the book is an analysis showing how these strategies are carried out based on sitevisit data from 26 highly diverse colleges and universities. This broad sampling covers all geographic regions of the country and every type of institution from elite research universities to community colleges. The authors then consider what strategies are possible in particular markets and how they affect students and competing institutions. Their conclusion draws out the implications of strategy and competition for the various customers of the U.S. higher education industry. Groundbreaking and genuinely exploratory in methodology. About the Author Susan M. Gates is an economist at RAND specializing in the areas of industrial organization, political economy, and applications of economic management principles to public sector organizations.Charles A. Goldman is an economist at RAND, specializing in the economics of higher education. He has recently published Ph.D. Factory (with William F. Massey) and Paying for University Research Facilities and Administration (with T. Williams).Dominic J. Brewer is director of RAND's Education Program. He is a labor economist specializing in the economics of education and has published widely on issues ranging from teacher labor markets to school resource allocation to community college organizations. He is a visiting associate professor of economics at UCLA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'In Pursuit of Prestige'? A: The book examines higher education in the U.S. as an industry, focusing on how institutions compete in four key markets: student enrollment, research funding, public support, and private giving.
- Q: How does the book analyze competition among educational institutions? A: It reviews investment, pricing, marketing behaviors, and strategies based on site-visit data from 26 diverse colleges and universities across the country.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors are Susan M. Gates, Charles A. Goldman, and Dominic J. Brewer, all of whom are economists with expertise in higher education and related fields.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, indicating it may show some signs of wear but is generally intact and functional.
- Q: What is the page count of 'In Pursuit of Prestige'? A: The book contains 175 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What year was 'In Pursuit of Prestige' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: In what category is this book classified? A: The book is categorized under Higher & Continuing Education.
- Q: What methodologies are used in the book's analysis? A: The book employs a groundbreaking methodology based on a two-year study, incorporating site visits and data analysis to explore the competitive landscape of higher education.
- Q: What are the implications of the findings discussed in the book? A: The conclusions drawn address the impact of strategies and competition on students and educational institutions, providing insights into the effectiveness of current practices in U.S. higher education.