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eru
on May 10, 2024
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No One Knows What Universities Are For
Because profit isn't actually as 'evil' as it's made out to be?
Profit isn't a major component of costs (in most industries), despite all the bad press.
friend_and_foe
on May 10, 2024
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But they're non profits...
eru
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Yes, and I am saying there's no reason to expect non-profits to be cheaper than for-profits.
friend_and_foe
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Oh, I thought you were asking "what's wrong with profits?" which I don't disagree with, but something labelled as a non profit ought toto stick to that.
eru
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Sure. But I don't see what profit or non-profit has to do with the prices someone charges?
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Profit isn't a major component of costs (in most industries), despite all the bad press.