Universities are run by people driven by a mixture of economic and ideological goals. I'm not saying they're purely in it for the money. I'm sure there are a lot of people involved who are genuinely passionate and excited about education.
But most people have a hard time saying no to a fancier car, house, and more holidays.
Alternatively, if you can get as much money out of your rich students/the government as possible, that's more money for grants for superstars from poor backgrounds.
But most people have a hard time saying no to a fancier car, house, and more holidays.
Alternatively, if you can get as much money out of your rich students/the government as possible, that's more money for grants for superstars from poor backgrounds.