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J. Michael Collins on student loan defaults and the economy

UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs professor J. Michael Collins discusses the rising number of student loan borrowers who are in default and what it indicates about the overall economy.

By Frederica Freyberg | Here & Now

August 21, 2026

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