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Managing, Collecting, and Forgiving Consumer Debt - Lessons for Policymakers and Business Leaders

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

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Explore the complexities of consumer debt management, collection, and forgiveness in this 1-hour 6-minute panel discussion from The Aspen Institute. Gain insights from policymakers and business leaders on government actions to alleviate debt burdens, consumer protections, and the potential impact of debt forgiveness on economic recovery and wealth equity. Learn from featured speakers including Karen Biddle Andres, Laura Berlind, Mayor Melvin Carter, and Jerry Nemorin as they discuss topics such as financial security, unrestricted cash programs, online dispute resolution, and the interconnectivity of economic systems. Discover the challenges and opportunities in addressing household financial issues for an equitable economic recovery, exploring both short-term relief measures and long-term strategies for managing debt in America.

Syllabus

Introduction
Mayor Melvin Carter
Financial Security
Financial Security in St Paul
Free Libraries
Unrestricted Cash
What Should Stay Permanent
Laura Burland
Lynn Street
What are the right tools
Online dispute resolution
Debt collections
What are you most worried about
How do we address the economic fallout
Two sides of the same coin
Economic fallout
Looking longterm
Debt in America
Interconnectivity of Systems
The Paper Economy
Remote Work

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