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How Stagflation Is Reshaping the Two-Year College Boom
In this episode of Stagflation Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine the surprising surge in enrollment at community colleges amid persistent high inflation and slow growth. With real GDP growing at only 1.6% annually and the unemployment rate holding at 4.3%, more workers are returning to school for retraining, especially at two-year institutions. Lucas points to a 12% enrollment jump at community colleges nationally, driven by older students seeking skills in healthcare, IT, and trades. Luna notes the flip side: rising tuition and textbook costs are squeezing budgets, even as federal Pell…
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