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Jody Lipford

Jody W. Lipford is a professor of economics at Presbyterian College. He received his doctorate in applied economics from Clemson University. His research interests include property rights, environmental economics, and public finance. He has recently published in Public Finance Review and The Journal of Private Enterprise.

Articles by Jody Lipford





The High but Hidden Cost of College Sports

A barrage of articles in the popular press points out the escalating cost of higher education, rising student debt levels, and the financial struggles many colleges and universities face. Although many factors are at play, we maintain that expenditures of college athletics are a significant factor that are often overlooked, in particular for small schools, especially those with big-time athletic programs.