I was basing my comment on the scenario where privating schooling was "hyper-competitive", for example if it replaced public schools. So that would make a few assumptions:
1) Advertising could be done on a wider scale and more targeted (not just one class) making it more profitable
2) Once a well established system and relationships are made with advertisers they would make much more money per ad
3) In order for the school to remain competitive, they would need more resources to provide a better service, giving them an incentive to maximize revenue.
Based on that scenario it doesn't seem that unreasonable.
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I was basing my comment on the scenario where privating schooling was "hyper-competitive", for example if it replaced public schools. So that would make a few assumptions:
1) Advertising could be done on a wider scale and more targeted (not just one class) making it more profitable
2) Once a well established system and relationships are made with advertisers they would make much more money per ad
3) In order for the school to remain competitive, they would need more resources to provide a better service, giving them an incentive to maximize revenue.
Based on that scenario it doesn't seem that unreasonable.
I say it's an acceptable cost if it results in schools' main product, education, sucking less.