Decisions about how much to invest in higher education relate to whether one views education as a private or public good. Those who view it as a private good believe that Group of answer choices most of the benefits of a college education accrue to an individual, and therefore the individual should bear most of the cost. there are societal benefits when residents obtain a college degree, and therefore the individual should bear more of the cost. most of the benefits of a college education accrue to an individual, and therefore the public should invest in higher education. there are societal benefits when residents obtain a college degree, and therefore the public should invest in higher education