Paternalism in the Classroom 🎓

College is often framed as the bridge between adolescence and adulthood, but how much should professors “step in” to guide student behavior along the way? In this episode, we dig into the economics of teaching choices: attendance policies, deadlines, nudges, and classroom rules. We reflect on how these decisions affect student outcomes and engagement, and whether support in the short run may come at the cost of long-run independence.

In this episode, we discuss:

* What paternalism looks like in college classrooms

* Should attendance be required in higher education?

* How paternalistic policies affe...