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G.A.T.S. and universities: implications for research.

David E Packham1

  • 1Materials Research Centre, E.A.S., University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, United Kingdom. D.E.Packham@bath.ac.uk

Science and Engineering Ethics
|March 21, 2003
PubMed
Summary

The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) may reduce higher education to basic "learning outcomes" and compromise public research integrity. This trade policy risks diminishing critical citizenship and trustworthy knowledge essential for society.

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Area of Science:

  • Higher Education Policy
  • International Trade Law
  • Socioeconomic Impact Analysis

Background:

  • The General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) seeks to liberalize global services trade.
  • Its application to higher education introduces market competition principles.
  • This policy shift has profound implications for public and private educational institutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the potential consequences of GATS on higher education.
  • To analyze the impact on educational quality, funding, and research integrity.
  • To assess the broader societal implications of commercializing higher education.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of GATS provisions and their applicability to educational services.
  • Comparative assessment of public vs. private provider models under GATS.

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  • Evaluation of potential effects on public subsidies and research funding.

    • Main Results:

    • GATS may lead to private providers offering "bare bones" services based on "learning outcomes".
    • Public subsidies could be diverted, diminishing higher education's role in fostering critical citizenship.
    • University research integrity is threatened, potentially increasing the suppression of findings and reliance on industry funding.

    Conclusions:

    • The application of GATS to higher education risks a reduction in educational quality and scope.
    • It threatens the independence and integrity of university research.
    • Society may lose a vital source of trustworthy knowledge crucial for public discourse and democratic functioning.