Student debt has been a hot topic in the media for a while now, would it be so bad if it was cancelled? In this Episode, we are joined by UOW Associate Professor of Economics Alfredo Paloyo and Megha, as they discuss concerns we often have about paying off HECS-HELP loans.

Why does the government pay for education in the first place? How much public money actually goes into universities? How can we better combat the increasing cost of living?

Tune in to understand the nuances of student debt in Australia and how we can better address concerns regarding equity and education.

About Alfredo Paloyo:

Alfredo has a background in policymaking on human-capital issues, substantially in the fields of labor, education and health economics.