> If private universities are doing actual important research, it's government funded. This is a reasonable condition of funding.
Sure, but most of that research is done by actual employees, who were (presumably) already hired in line with hiring law.
> Public universities could set an example and compete more effectively for students who would otherwise go to a private university by increasing capacity.
This is certainly already the case. UC's are way bigger than private schools, and already some of the best schools in the nation. Could be even bigger, I guess.
Grants fund research. These usually come from government agencies. If you are good at this, you don't have to teach undergrads because you already bring in $$$, and your grad students are cheap labor. Universities take a cut of grants for overhead. It is a substantial source of funding.
Sure, but most of that research is done by actual employees, who were (presumably) already hired in line with hiring law.
> Public universities could set an example and compete more effectively for students who would otherwise go to a private university by increasing capacity.
This is certainly already the case. UC's are way bigger than private schools, and already some of the best schools in the nation. Could be even bigger, I guess.