European Universities in the Aftermath of the Economic Crisis

Authors

  • Jo Ritzen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.87.9496

Keywords:

economic crisis, university policy, university funding, equity, innovation, competencies, europe

Abstract

European universities have suffered from the economic crisis over the period 2008-2014. In the countries hardest hit, future university graduates are likely to be less competent, while a reduced research performance. Europe as a whole has lost some of its competitive edge versus Asia even though equality of opportunity has been safeguarded. 

Author Biography

Jo Ritzen

Jo Ritzen is professor of international economics of science, technology, and higher education, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Nether- lands. 

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Published

2016-09-01

How to Cite

Ritzen, J. (2016). European Universities in the Aftermath of the Economic Crisis. International Higher Education, (87), 3–4. https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2016.87.9496

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Section

European Crises