With the general election just days away, political parties have assured students of many commitments, including pledging not to increase fees over the next five years and even advocating for a system of universally free education. These pre-election promises are frequently derided due to the notoriously fickle nature of Irish politics. This is partly due to our system of proportionate representation, which, through ensuring a wide berth of representation, leads to coalitions and thus compromise on areas of policy. Faced with a litany of what appear to be half-promises, students are left frustrated at the uncertainty over whether or not they’ll be able to attend … Continue reading Economists Agree There’s No Magic Bullet to Fund Higher Education