Perhaps a more apt comparison:

Reader comment on: Virginia Postrel on the Higher-Education Bubble

Submitted by Lyle (United States), Dec 9, 2011 08:51

College costs are a lot like hotel rates there is a rack rate and then the rate on the web and the rate thru priceline etc. Also a lot like medical care costs, a rack rate and then the discounts if you have the right insurance company.

Note: Comments are moderated by the editor and are subject to editing.

Comment on this item