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Many economists are concerned that the supply of college graduates is not keeping pace with what they see as an accelerated demand for the skills taught at college. This college gap seems particularly large for young men, who are now substantially less likely than young women to earn a four-year college degree. (AP/Geoff Crimmins)

The College Conundrum

John Schmitt and Heather Boushey discuss why young people haven't responded to higher returns to college by rushing to attend college.