I mean this seriously: what problem does one think they're solving, here?https://twitter.com/Noahpinion/status/1088113678640009216 …
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Increase in basic research and a moderate increase in supply of college slots. If
@Noahpinion is talking about new colleges to add the profs, then you also get local positive externalities/stimulation (not sure if that would happen just with
in size of existing schools).
What are we trying to accomplish by "increasing" basic research? What are the terminal goals, there? Are those goals best met by increasing the number of college professors? What are "college slots"? Are there not enough of them? How do we know?
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We're trying to
the size/growth rate of the economy through productivity (human and capital). Having a generally higher educated population also has societal benefits. To your point, I'm not sure about the optimal # of slots & there's def room for more non-university edu. -
This is kind of a non-sequitur, though? ...and to this point in particular: is there evidence that a shortage of college professors is currently leading fewer people to gain an education than otherwise would?
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