Finance of Higher Education: Theory, Research, and Policy

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A wide-ranging examination of the governmental and institutional policies and practices, and essential theories and areas of research that in combination establish the foundation, explore and extend the boundaries, and expand the base of knowledge in the field of higher education finance.

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Edited by Michael B. Paulsen, University of New Orleans and John C. Smart, University of Memphis, this new volume is a comprehensive examination of governmental and institutional policies and practices, and of the essential theories and areas of research that in combination establish the foundation, explore and extend the boundaries, and expand the base of knowledge in the field of higher education finance.


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Offering an overview of governmental and institutional policies and practices, this book outlines the prominent theories and major areas of research in the field of higher education finance. Among the theoretical perspectives explicated are human capital theory, public sector economics, microeconomic theories of cost and productivity, and the price theory of microeconomics. Together, the 15 chapters provide policymakers a framework for analysis. Contributors include economists, social scientists, policy analysts, and university administrators. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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