Students urge DOJ to block textbook company merger: 'Skyrocketing prices' will continue 'unchecked'

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becoming one company would do anything other than exacerbate the problem of students skipping buying materials because they're cost-prohibitive. "As student leaders, it is incumbent on us to look out for our peers and to work to make college more affordable," the letter said."...From our perspective as the primary consumers of textbooks, this merger will allow skyrocketing prices to continue unchecked."

In announcing the merger, both companies said they would remain committed to"high-quality affordable solutions." One of those solutions, which is offered by both companies, is an"inclusive access" program. A partnership between publishers, bookstores and institutions, it's designed to give students access to digital course materials at a lower cost.

Alejandra Rodriguez, a student at Florida Atlantic University, credited inclusive access with making course materials more affordable in a video on the company's website, something that, as a financial aid recipient, made her grateful.also offers Unlimited Access, which grants students access to multiple digital titles and materials for a set subscription price.

When I attended University of Phoenix, all of my undergrad textbooks were $75 (online) and my grad books were $85 (also online). I still have access to them 10 years later, in the updated version. Wow, online, private, what a great deal.

Well, skyrocketing prices in a captive market like textbooks just means more and more profits for corporations. And in this administration, that means more profits for the people who run the regulatory bodies. So... sorry kids. The world needs ditch diggers, too

Who wants to bet Betsy DeVos owns shares in these companies...

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