Do college subsidy programs boost enrollment?, a Berlin Wall reading list, and what this week’s elections could mean for Democrats in 2020.
| Predicting the impact of college subsidy programs on college enrollment College subsidy programs have been touted as a way to increase equitable access to higher education and to reduce the financial burden on students. With several Democratic presidential candidates signaling support for these programs, Matt Kasman and Katherine Guyot examine their effectiveness and offer three important takeaways for policymakers. Read more |
More on the anniversary of the Berlin Wall
Lessons from the fall of the Berlin Wall. On a new episode of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Constanze Stelzenmüller discusses her new Foreign Policy Essay and the lessons that were in store for her, her fellow Germans, Europe, and the world after the end of the Cold War. Global capitalism after the Wall. For many, the fall of the Berlin Wall was a symbol of the victory of the unrestricted market economy. 30 years later, the contours of a new, socially enlightened and responsible capitalism are beginning to take shape, Dennis Snower and Markus Engels write. A reading list from Brookings experts. Interested in learning more about what the fall of the Berlin Wall meant for Europe and the world? Our experts have compiled a list of books and articles for further reading. |
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