Bryan Caplan is at work on a book provocatively entitled The Case Against Education. Who better to discuss the recent White House proposal for "free" community-college education?

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Yes, the President’s free community-college proposal is a bad idea. But the whole cult of education — as opposed to education per se — is irrational and perverse, says my guest today. Have a listen!

About the Guest

Bryan Caplan is a professor of economics at George Mason University.

Guest’s Website

BCaplan.com

Guest’s Twitter

@bryan_caplan

Books by the Guest

Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids: Why Being a Great Parent Is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think

The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies (also available as an audiobook)

Article Mentioned

“The Magic of Education,” by Bryan Caplan

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