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ERIC Number: EJ225769
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Size and Efficiency.
McLaughlin, Gerald W.; And Others
Research in Higher Education, v12 n1 p53-66 1980
The question addressed is whether large enrollment provides economy of scale for institutional operation. The answer is masked by the complexity of an institution. The manner in which complexity, size, costs, and enrollment interrelate is examined. Curricula and complexity may severely affect per student cost. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Curriculum, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Efficiency, Enrollment, Expenditure per Student, Higher Education, School Size
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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