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The Morning Economic Report

College Affordability

By Anirban Basu
Published June 22, 2017 at 3:44 PM EDT
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The lack of college affordability continues to be a growing problem across the nation. According to data from the College Board, the average cost of tuition of an in-state student at a public university was more than $9600 for the 2016/2017 school year, up 2.4 percent for the year.  

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Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu, Chariman Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group (SPG), is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants. Prior to founding SPG he was Chairman and CEO of Optimal Solutions Group, a company he co-founded and which continues to operate. Anirban has also served as Director of Applied Economics and Senior Economist for RESI, where he used his extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic region to support numerous clients in their strategic decision-making processes. Clients have included the Maryland Department of Transportation, St. Paul Companies, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Players Committee and the Martin O'Malley mayoral campaign.
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