Higher education as an economic investment

Sept. 3, 2019

More from this show

We talk about higher education as an investment in the economy with Jim Rounds, an economist with Rounds Consulting, and John Arnold, executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents.

In this segment:

Jim Rounds, an economist with Rounds Consulting, and John Arnold, executive director of the Arizona Board of Regents

SPOTLIGHT

AZ Votes Forum: Elections in Evolution

Arizona PBS receives two 2026 NETA Public Media Awards

Calling all kid foodies! Be a restaurant reviewer on a special ‘Check, Please! Arizona’ episode

Arizona PBS nominated for 10 Emmy® awards in 2026

Subscribe to Arizona PBS Newsletters
LATEST CONTENT MORE EPISODES

Full Episode Sept. 25

Federal Reserve raises interest rates; SNAP benefit cuts; New homeowners association laws in Arizona

  Sept. 24

Several new laws impact how homeowners associations can enforce rules

  Sept. 24

Nearly half a million Arizonans failed to receive SNAP benefits

  Sept. 24

Federal Reserve raises rates for the first time in 3 years

Full Episode Sept. 23

Monsoon and record summer heat; Maricopa County’s Workforce Development Division; new novel titled ‘Plastic Shaman’

  Sept. 23

New book brings back 2009 Sedona true-crime case

  Sept. 23

Maricopa County offers help during National Workforce Development Month

  Sept. 23

New report says climate change caused record-breaking heat

Full Episode Sept. 22

Update on COVID-19 and flu vaccines; new study examines Latino economic mobility; remembering Paul Bender

  Sept. 22

Remembering the life and legacy of Paul Bender

  Sept. 22

New Chicano Por La Causa study highlights financial disparities in Latino community

  Sept. 22

Arizona Department of Health Services issues standing order for COVID-19 and flu vaccines

  Sept. 18

Journalists’ Roundtable: Jon Kyl’s legacy, Governor Hobbs, Attorney General Mayes subpoenaed and more

Full Episode Sept. 16

Proposition 316; study finds sleep affects relationships; Friendship Village

  Sept. 16

Friendship Village brings art programs to Tempe residents

  Sept. 16

Study finds sleep plays key role in relationships