Trends Affecting Higher Education2. Analytic Framework
Traditional Analytic Approach
New Analytic Approach
Organization of This Report
Trends in Student Demand3. Landscapes of Plausible Futures
Trends in State Funding
Effect of Funding on Access
Trends in Productivity
Effects of Student Fees and Aid
Funding and Productivity Trends Are Key4. Conclusions
Level of Demand Is Less Important to Access
Effectiveness Trends Are Important to Maintain
Differences Among Systems
Large Fee Increases Might Preserve Access
Appendix
A. Modeling Enrollment and Degrees
B. Details on Admission Criteria and Fees
C. Details on Revenues Allocated to Education
D. Details on Productivity
E. Calculating the Access Deficit
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