Abstract
This article interrogates the intersection of economics and ethics within contemporary higher education, focusing on theatre and performance programs as case study sites. Through one hundred probing questions arranged across philosophy pedagogy production and administration, the discussion exposes how financial imperatives influence faculty recruitment tenure evaluations curricular standards and student admissions. It traces the ripple effects of market driven accountability on grade inflation workload distribution accreditation compliance royalty payments and disability inclusion, revealing conflict between cost containment and professional values such as artistic integrity cultural pluralism and equitable access. By framing ethical dilemmas as economic decisions, the article challenges administrators and educators to scrutinize budgetary logics that underwrite policy choices. It advocates transparent departmental guidelines, rigorous documentation, and sustained dialogue among stakeholders to balance fiscal stewardship with moral responsibility toward diverse learning communities while advancing scholarship within theatre studies communication ethics and arts management.
Recommended Citation
Broglio, Lawrence
(1992)
"Economics of Ethics in the Business of Education,"
Association for Communication Administration Bulletin: Vol. 80, Article 5.
Available at:
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/aca/vol80/iss1/5
