highest economy

[James Bonde]

A teacher who chooses the elite over the common. A student who offers the teacher a fulfillment of his calling. The possibilities of participating in the highest economy of education. The psychological blockages that prevent such participation. The brutal tragedy caused by the stupid divisions we draw. The story, it seemed, fragmented into two clear images: the possible me and the real me.[FONT=&quot][/FONT]（From The Deepest Human Life by Scott Samuelson）

What does “highest economy” mean？

 

[probus]

It's very hard to say in light of the fact that Mr Samuelson has not deigned to write actual sentences. So in my opinion, it doesn't mean much at all. The meaning might be clearer with more context.

 

[GoesStation]

Once again, this author has written a phrase that means little more than "I love to put words together in indecipherable combinations".

Why are you reading this?

 

[James Bonde]

Does it look like “highest institution of education” or “most economical way of being educated” to you native speakers？

 

[Rover_KE]

Who knows?

It's time we had an answer to the question 'Why are you reading this book?'

 

[jutfrank]

I read the passage in a link James Bonde sent a couple of days ago, so I know exactly what it means.

When he says "participating in the highest economy of education", he's talking about working at the most prestigious universities.

 

[emsr2d2]

Does it look like “highest institution of education” or “most economical way of being educated” to you native speakers？

It's very hard to say in light of the fact that Mr Samuelson has not deigned to write actual sentences. So in my opinion, it doesn't mean much at all. The meaning might be clearer with more context.

Once again, this author has written a phrase that means little more than "I love to put words together in indecipherable combinations".

Why are you reading this?

The first two responses are pretty clear. It doesn't really mean anything to us. Asking us again won't change that. Please answer GoesStation's question.

 

[James Bonde]

Thank you so much.

Does "participating..." mean "the student's participating..."? What does the author mean by saying "possibilities of participating..."?

 

[James Bonde]

Homework for English class.

 

[James Bonde]

Once again, this author has written a phrase that means little more than "I love to put words together in indecipherable combinations".

Why are you reading this?

Homework for college English class

 

[tzfujimino]

Have you read this, James?
https://www.usingenglish.com/forum/announcement.php?f=8&a=7

 

[emsr2d2]

We do not help with homework or assignments. Do not ask us to do so. Your work must be done alone, with no outside help. How else is your teacher/tutor supposed to work out where your strengths and weaknesses lie?