A U.S. college education costs 297% more now than it did in 1979. Meanwhile, a Happy Meal costs 40% less. The first is subsidized; the second isn't.

A U.S. college education costs 297% more now than it did in 1979. Meanwhile, a Happy Meal costs 40% less.

The first is subsidized; the second isn't.

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