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Economic Progressivism policy on university debt accountability

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Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

EP>EP  ChatGPTNo, and higher education should be free for everyone

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Very strongly agree

No, and higher education should be free for everyone

This aligns closely with economic progressive ideals, which advocate for free or significantly subsidized higher education as a right and a public good, reducing the financial barriers to accessing education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Economic progressives would strongly agree with efforts to decrease the cost of education, viewing it as a step towards making higher education more accessible and equitable, though some might prefer outright free education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

While economic progressives might not fully support absolving colleges of all responsibility, they would likely argue that the focus should be on broader systemic reforms rather than penalizing educational institutions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only if they are for profit universities

While economic progressives might see the logic in holding for-profit universities to a different standard due to their profit motive, they would likely argue that all educational institutions, not just for-profit ones, need systemic reform. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, make the liability proportional to the expected yearly income of the degree offered

This approach might appeal to economic progressives for its attempt to balance accountability with the economic realities of different fields of study, but they would likely prefer systemic solutions over punitive measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Economic Progressivism generally emphasizes the role of public investment in education and would likely argue against holding colleges financially accountable in a blanket manner, as it could discourage institutions from offering degrees in crucial but less lucrative fields. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, it is the student’s responsibility to manage their financial outcome

Economic Progressivism typically opposes views that place the burden of systemic issues solely on individuals, arguing instead for structural changes to address inequalities in education and economic opportunities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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