Return on investment

ratio between the net profit and cost of investment resulting from an investment of some resources

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When College Doesn’t Pay: A Guide for University Trustees
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Report Education, Governance
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If You Can’t Measure It, Can You Improve It?
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Commentary Education Higher Ed
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Think of College Like You Would a Junk Bond
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Commentary Education, Economics Higher Ed
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Commentary Economics Regulatory Policy
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