Performance Funding as Neoliberal Policy

Authors

  • Rebecca S. Natow
  • Kevin J. Dougherty

Keywords:

Performance funding; neoliberalism; student outcomes; unintended impacts

Abstract

Performance funding, a leading example of neoliberal policy making, involves funding institutions not on enrollments but on outcomes such as graduation. This article examines intended and unintended impacts of performance funding and obstacles to making it work effectively. It includes policy recommendations to help institutions better respond to performance funding.

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Published

2019-06-03

How to Cite

Natow, R. S. ., & Dougherty, K. J. (2019). Performance Funding as Neoliberal Policy. International Higher Education, (98), 7–8. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/11181

Issue

No. 98 (2019)

Section

International Issues and Trends

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