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Why do college textbooks cost so much? 7 questions answered

  • Written by Amie Freeman, Scholarly Communication Librarian, University of South Carolina
Textbook prices are taking a toll on student finances.alphaspirit/Shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: The high price of college textbooks has long been a sore point for students. Even though the price reportedly went down by 26% since January 2017 – the first decrease in years – the overall trend in recent years has been a steady...

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