Are College Textbooks Priced Fairly?
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Economics
Publication Date
10-2005
Abstract
In recent years, college students, professors, and legislators from around the country have increasingly questioned the pricing practices of college textbook publishers. Many college students today have yearly textbook bills of $800–$900. The college textbook industry makes a good case study of economic principles. But is there something that can be done? Two economists present the problems and a few solutions.
Recommended Citation
Carbaugh, R. & Ghosh, K. (2005). Are college textbooks priced fairly? Challenge, 48(5), 95-112. DOI: 10.1080/05775132.2005.11034315
Journal
Challenge
Rights
© 2005 M.E. Sharpe, Inc. All rights reserved.
Comments
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