Susan Dynarski

Susan Dynarski is a Professor of Economics, Education, and Public Policy at the University of Michigan. She is affiliated with the Department of Economics within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Her research focuses on public finance, education policy, labor economics, and the economics of education. Dynarski is particularly known for her work on student loan systems and higher education funding, advocating for simplified, income-based repayment frameworks. She co-authored a seminal paper proposing a federal loan program tied to borrowers' earnings. Her work emphasizes equitable access to education through policy reforms.

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