① Economic development is the material basis for the development of higher education; The reform of economic system determines the reform of higher education system: the level of economic development determines the speed and scale of higher education development; ④ The change of economic structure restricts the structure of higher education.

(2) the economic function of higher education:

① Higher education promotes economic growth; ② Higher education promotes the adjustment and improvement of economic structure; Higher education can increase people's economic income.