
The Intelligence from The Economist
Them that’s got shall have: student-debt relief
Aug 26, 2022
Idris Kaloun, an economist and Washington bureau chief, offers deep insights into the U.S. student debt relief debate, examining its political motivations and controversial implications. He critiques the policy's failure to address rising education costs. Meanwhile, Abubakar Adam Ibrahim, a correspondent in Nigeria, sheds light on the al-Majiri system, revealing the harsh realities faced by young boys forced into street begging for survival. Their discussions highlight pressing educational challenges, cultural impacts, and the complex dynamics of student debt globally.
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