I am a senior fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, where I study the economics of higher education. Formerly, I worked at the American Enterprise Institute and the Manhattan Institute. In addition to writing for Forbes, my writing has appeared in the Wall
Student Loan Cancellation Faces Yet Another Legal Defeat
Two judges block key provisions of the SAVE plan, which would have slashed borrowers' monthly payments and forgiven debts—at considerable cost.
CBO: Cost Of Federal Student Loans Nears $400 Billion
The Biden administration's actions to cancel student debt are a major driver of the cost.
Is College Worth It? That’s The Wrong Question
Some college degrees are likely to make you rich. Others aren't worth the paper they're printed on.
Latest Loan Cancellation Announcement Won’t Fix Deeper Issues
The latest student loan cancellation proposal will cost $150 billion - making it one of the Biden administration's smaller plans.
Biden’s New Student Loan Cancellation Plan Is Bigger Than You Think
The new plan would given the Secretary of Education expansive authority to cancel debts. The cost could be higher than Biden's original plan.