College Text Books : Enhanced Offerings Appear to Drive Recent Price Increases

The federal government strives to make post-secondary education accessible & affordable, primarily by providing financial aid to students & their families. Given that nearly half of undergraduates receive federal financial aid, Congress is interested in the overall cost of attendance, including the cost of textbooks. This report determines: (1) what has been the change in textbook prices; (2) what factors have contributed to changes in textbook prices; & (3) what factors explain why a given U.S. textbook may retail outside the U.S. for a different price. Charts & tables.Ashby, Cornelia M. is the author of 'College Text Books : Enhanced Offerings Appear to Drive Recent Price Increases', published 2005 under ISBN 9781422302705 and ISBN 1422302709.