A Review of Two Studies of Elasticity in Academe.

Hoffman, Emily P.

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Review of Two Studies of Elasticity in Academe.

Hoffman, Emily P.

Economics of Education Review, v5 n2 p219-24 1986

Reviews two elasticity of demand papers in this "Economics of Education Review" issue. Refutes C.F. Chang and H.P. Tuckman's interpretation of college faculty substitution trends, attributing changes in rank distribution to academic hiring and promotion patterns. Affirms G.A. Chressanthis' class standing results and recommendation of a two-tiered tuition policy. (7 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Class Rank, College Faculty, Educational Demand, Employment Patterns, Enrollment, Higher Education, Personnel Selection, Promotion (Occupational), Tuition

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Language: English

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