Author: Frederick M. Hess / Topic: Economics

Author:: Frederick M. Hess and Kevin Carey
Publication Date:: 06-2008
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: What if, instead of borrowing, students could arrange for investors to pay their college bills in exchange for a fixed percentage of their future income? In this article, Kevin Carey and AEI's Frederick M. Hess answer this provocative question. The time has come, they say, to think more creatively about financing college, especially because Congress seems more inclined to pour more money into loans and grants.
Topic:: Economics and Education

Author:: Frederick M. Hess and Bryan C. Hassel
Publication Date:: 06-2007
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: In October 2006, the American Enterprise Institute convened a meeting in Washington, D.C. to discuss what might be done to grow the human capital pipeline to support entrepreneurship in K–12 education. Participants included foundation officers, educational entrepreneurs, and policy analysts. While the gathering did not seek to formulate any grand consensus or blueprint, the authors hope that the following summary will spark further discussion and action on this critical issues in education reform.
Topic:: Development, Economics, Education, and Markets

Author:: Frederick M. Hess
Publication Date:: 01-2007
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: Race-based hiring practices are commonplace in today's colleges and universities. Not even our country's highest court has been able to put a stop to them. What is needed to end them are determined efforts by alumni and trustees, strong voices within universities, and an engaged public.
Topic:: Demographics, Development, Economics, and Education

Author:: Frederick M. Hess
Publication Date:: 05-2005
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: Assessing many educational practices through scientific principles can be useful, but reformers must ensure that the push for scientific inquiry does not stifle reforms, such as promoting flexibility, competition, and accountability, that do not lend themselves as readily to rigorous scientific evaluation.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics

Author:: Frederick M. Hess
Publication Date:: 05-2004
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: Most current school-choice programs do not establish serious competition among schools. Therefore, they fail to bring about the systemic changes advocates expect. Real competition entails accountability and negative consequences for under-performers. In contrast, tentative choice programs that enable limited numbers of students to depart from government-run schools while maintaining the resources allocated to those schools represent stumbling blocks to reform.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics

Author:: Frederick M. Hess
Publication Date:: 04-2004
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: The United States currently spends a good deal more on education per student than most industrialized nations, yet testing shows that achievement has not kept pace with spending. Nevertheless, school administrators continue to press for greater federal spending and claim that reforms cannot be implemented otherwise.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics
Political Geography:: United States

Author:: Frederick M. Hess
Publication Date:: 12-2003
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:: Performance-based accountability promises to ensure that every student, regardless of background, masters crucial knowledge and skills. But to realize that promise, accountability needs to be coercive, that is, it must confront failure with real consequences for both educators and students.
Topic:: International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics
Political Geography:: United States

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