The policy of requiring more courses as a condition of graduation has been politically popular, but economists don't expect it to raise achievement levels.

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Economists often argue that simply increasing the quantity of education (such as requiring more courses for graduation) does not necessarily improve the quality of education or lead to higher achievement levels. The effectiveness of education in raising achievement levels depends on various factors including the quality of teaching, curriculum relevance, and student engagement, rather than just the quantity of courses.

The Policy of Requiring More Courses as a Condition of Graduation