I absolutely adore Paul Krugman ( and of course Lex).<br>His Economies of scale theory of international trade is a small part of my economics module this semester <br>I mostly agree with what he's said in this podcast but from a South African's (not rich like the situations he has been describing) point of view, basic education seems to be the last thing any citizen would want to receive from the government if you can afford otherwise. Profit incentives definitley cultivate a more efficient learning environment (of course with diminishing returns at the higher price range) I say this as a 20 year old who has a basic education built up of half gov and half private<br><br>regardless though, the education system as we know it is far from optimal and is in dire need of rapid reform<br> (maybe brought about by the 4th industrial revolution and ever growing globilization? )<br>I feel hopeful at the thought of a more widely accessible, customisable and encouraging education process that can aid in giving all South Africans the dignity that comes with literacy in particular and a confident mind in general <br>but first our society would need to step away from this culture of oppression that has so deeply rooted itself within our trans-generational mindset.<br>the well-informed citizen seems to be a world away and with it lies the respect that my fellow human beings deserve<br><br>That's why its essential for me to take full advantage of the privilage I hold so that I might help pull a few people up with me