How necessary are universities? |
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Authors: | Sir Alan Peacock Adam Smith |
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Institution: | David Hume Institute, Edinburgh. |
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Abstract: | The paper discusses whether universities can continue to be the 'template for the extension and transmission of knowledge.' Technical and social changes are already undermining the universities' previous near-monopoly of delivery of higher education. Alternative delivery methods ought to be considered on their own merits and barriers to entry should be removed. The ideal form of higher education is not necessarily residence combined with traditional teaching and associated research. |
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