Discussion Paper

Student Loan Debt and Aggregate Consumption Growth


Abstract: Although student debt service is undoubtedly a source of severe financial strain for some individuals, in this discussion we show that the direct effect of increased student debt service on aggregate consumption growth is likely small.

https://doi.org/10.17016/2380-7172.2127

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Provider: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (U.S.)

Part of Series: FEDS Notes

Publication Date: 2018-02-21

Number: 2018-02-21

Note: This note was revised on March 1, 2018 to add clarification to Figure 2.