Education

Should higher education be free?

The test question and the possible answers

Higher education should be free for everyone.

What's at stake: Everyone wants parents' money not to block access to studies. The disagreement is about the means: free for all, or targeted support.

The left's argument

Access to studies must not depend on parents' money. It's an investment in the future.

The centre's argument

Moderate tuition fees, reduced or waived depending on the family's income.

The right's argument

Free tuition for all mostly benefits well-off families. Targeted grants work better.

And you, where do you stand?

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