David Friedman wrote about disaggregating and decentralizing the functions of educational institutions, and the positive effects thereof, in his seminal book "T

David Friedman wrote about disaggregating and decentralizing the functions of educational institutions, and the positive effects thereof, in his seminal book "The Machinery of Freedom". I believe the relevant chapters are called "A radical critique of American universities" and "The impossibility of a university". Of course, this was pre-internet. Someone needs to tell Mr. Friedman about the open access movement so I can stop telling people about his works and start linking to them.