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Nov 2020
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26. Should University be Free? (English ...

Thomas Wilkinson
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On today’s episode, we are going to look at the idea of free education. Should university be free? This question has been debated for many years. The costs have been rising every year, and more and more graduates are struggling with large amounts of debt. In particular, poorer students are normally those who need to borrow the most money. Should they be puni ... Show More
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