Does Expanded Access to Credit Help or Hurt People?
Episode Description
EPISODE OVERVIEW Economist Sasha Indarte talks about her research into the effect of social safety net programs on household debt and creditworthiness, and bias in the bankruptcy process. This episode is part of a series on “Financial Literacy.”
PODCAST OVERVIEW Every day, business scholars answer pressing questions in their research — but what do their insights mean for you? In this podcast, Wharton faculty dive into what inspired their studies and how their findings resonate with the world today. Learn how research insights translate into knowledge you can use.
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Brief Summary
Medicaid expansion improves credit scores and financial resilience despite increased debt.
Key points
- Medicaid Expansion and Debt. The paper discusses how Medicaid expansion impacts financial resilience and credit scores.
