Richard K. Vedder

About the Author

Richard K. Vedder is a distinguished economist and prolific author renowned for his incisive critiques of higher education policy in the United States. With decades of experience as a professor emeritus at Ohio University and a senior fellow at the Independent Institute, Vedder has dedicated his career to unraveling the inefficiencies plaguing America's universities. His work challenges conventional wisdom, highlighting how federal subsidies and administrative bloat have inflated costs while diminishing educational value. In 'Unprofitable Schooling: Examining the Causes of, and Fixes for, America's Broken Ivory Tower,' Vedder proposes bold reforms to restore affordability and excellence to the ivory tower. A frequent contributor to national media outlets, he continues to advocate for market-driven solutions in academia, influencing policymakers and educators alike.