Economist Daniel Altman, and author or Connected: 24 Hours in the Global Economy, Outrageous Fortunes: The Twelve Surprising Trends That Will Reshape the Global Economy, acknowledges that the student loans industry in the United States is a disaster. The obvious solution of government intervention by way of forgiveness could make things even thornier. Rather, Altman imagines a scenario where students could sell shares of their future income to fund their education.
Want to Avoid Student Loans? Sell Your Future.
