Journalist, Bernard Smythe, talks about the diversity of teaching in universities but that they are dependent on government funding. Minister of Finance, Mr Muldoon's idea that only the brightest students should go as they would give the best return to the nation. Also comment on Professor Dawson's statement (Professor of Soil Science, Oregon State University) about whether the people of NZ are prepared to pay the price to have the best sort of people in parliament.
Broadcaster
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Owning Organisation
- New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation
Episode Description
- Journalist, Bernard Smythe, talks about the diversity of teaching in universities but that they are dependent on government funding. Minister of Finance, Mr Muldoon's idea that only the brightest students should go as they would give the best return to the nation. Also comment on Professor Dawson's statement (Professor of Soil Science, Oregon State University) about whether the people of NZ are prepared to pay the price to have the best sort of people in parliament.
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- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.