Virtually all student debt in the US is now held by the federal government. It would therefore be a relatively simple matter to forgive some, if not all of it. This would enable young people to transition much more easily into creating their own households and families. At the same time, if the government is going to enact a major program of student debt forgiveness, it should be at least equally committed to relieving the heavy mortgage debt burdens still carried by tens of millions of non-affluent households in the aftermath of the 2007-09 financial crash and Great Recession.
Virtually all student debt in the US is now held by the federal government. It would therefore be a relatively simple matter to forgive some, if not … - Robert Pollin
Virtually all student debt in the US is now held by the federal government. It would therefore be a relatively simple matter to forgive some, if not …
- Robert Pollin
Both in the US and throughout the world, there needs to be a growing presence of public development banks. These banks would make loans based on soci… - Robert Pollin
Both in the US and throughout the world, there needs to be a growing presence of public development banks. These banks would make loans based on soci…
It is true that building a green economy will not be good for everyone's jobs. Notably, people working in the fossil fuel industry will face major jo… - Robert Pollin
It is true that building a green economy will not be good for everyone's jobs. Notably, people working in the fossil fuel industry will face major jo…
The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth. - Robert Pollin
The profits of oil, coal, and natural gas companies will have to yield to the imperative of sustaining life on earth.
There are many good reasons for young people to go off to college, open their minds, develop their skills and enjoy themselves. But probably the majo… - Robert Pollin
There are many good reasons for young people to go off to college, open their minds, develop their skills and enjoy themselves. But probably the majo…
The fossil fuel industry will inevitably have to experience major cutbacks and, over the longer term, near-total demise. There is simply no choice in… - Robert Pollin
The fossil fuel industry will inevitably have to experience major cutbacks and, over the longer term, near-total demise. There is simply no choice in…
One measure for promoting both stability and fairness across financial market segments is a small sales tax on all financial transactions - what has … - Robert Pollin
One measure for promoting both stability and fairness across financial market segments is a small sales tax on all financial transactions - what has …
I think it is inevitable that leftist forces in the US would be divided, if not balkanized, to some extent. Among the full range of people who are co… - Robert Pollin
I think it is inevitable that leftist forces in the US would be divided, if not balkanized, to some extent. Among the full range of people who are co…
For any economy, there are two basic factors determining how many jobs are available at any given time. The first is the overall level of activity - … - Robert Pollin
For any economy, there are two basic factors determining how many jobs are available at any given time. The first is the overall level of activity - …
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