UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Holden Thorp has co-authored a new book that suggests the answer to the question above is yes.

A feature story in the university?s latest alumni magazine starts with the subheadline: ?The authors believe that big corporations aren?t likely to continue to grow in the new world of work ? and that universities must take the lead in defining today?s business entrepreneur.?

These words reminded me of the Pope Center for Higher Education Policy?s recent discussion about public universities? impact on economic growth. You can watch a public discussion of the Pope Center?s work by clicking the play button below.