Will they still come?
A fast-growing industry in which Britain is a world beater: what could go wrong? Sadly, rather a lot
DEMAND for higher education is booming around the world. In rich countries like Britain, the number of university students increases every year, and still there are not enough places for all who want one. In fast-growing economies such as China and India, wealthy families can now afford to send their offspring to university but world-class institutions are too few. Whether students cannot find what they want at home or prefer what they see abroad, they are becoming more mobile.
This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline "Will they still come?"
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