: Published via CUNY Academic Works , this study surveys student habits. It finds that while students scour multiple markets for bargains, most ultimately settle for Amazon or the campus bookstore due to time constraints.
: This paper from Ubiquity Press discusses how removing printing and shipping costs allows open-source textbooks to retail for less than $15. how to buy textbooks cheap
: This multiyear study published by EDUCAUSE highlights that over 70% of students spend at least $300 per term, leading many to delay or skip buying books entirely. : Published via CUNY Academic Works , this