Loan forgiveness unlikely to dramatically swell inflation, say economists
Student loan forgiveness will diffuse through the economy, blunting its direct impact.
President Joe Biden’s plan to forgive a portion of student loans held by tens of millions of people will ripple through the economy as personal spending and savings shift, but no factor will be more closely watched than inflation.
In announcing the plan Wednesday, the White House flagged that t
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