Somehow I doubt Priceonomics is going to move the needle on anything one way or the other. I really doubt many people would forgo getting a degree based on any kind of statistical evidence. Going to college is often an emotional choice and not a logical choice.
Regardless, their conclusion seemed to me fairly tempered. They acknowledged learning through MOOCs, but talked about the positive externalities of physically being at college. They also said the price of college was far too high, so I'm not sure how your comment relates to the article.
Regardless, their conclusion seemed to me fairly tempered. They acknowledged learning through MOOCs, but talked about the positive externalities of physically being at college. They also said the price of college was far too high, so I'm not sure how your comment relates to the article.