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College Enrollment Before, During and After the Great Recession

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College Enrollment Before, During and After the Great Recession

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Working Paper Number: SEHSD-WP2017-29
SEHSD-WP2017-29
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Previous research has found that college enrollment increases during recessionary periods. This examines the components of change in college enrollment before during and after the Great Recession.

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