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Ohio governor candidate suggested consolidating universities. Economists think it’s a bad idea.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican nominee for Ohio governor, proposed consolidating public universities to improve affordability, but economists argue it would reduce graduates and economic output. Ramaswamy has since softened his stance amid criticism.
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