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Are college textbooks too expensive?

The United States Government Accountability Office recently found that college textbook prices have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last two decades. Host Tom Fudge speaks with two text

Are college textbooks too expensive?


The United States Government Accountability Office recently found that college textbook prices have risen at twice the rate of inflation over the last two decades. Host Tom Fudge speaks with two textbook experts about why the books are so expensive.

Guests:

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  • Patti Larkin . Campus Store Director at Southwestern College in Chula Vista.
  • Dave Rosenfeld . National Program Director for CALPIRG and their Make Textbooks Affordable campaign.

If you would like more information about how to get involved in the Make textbooks affordable campaign, go to www.maketextbooksaffordable.com

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