Economics

"Borrow: The American Way of Debt: How Personal Credit Created the American Middle Class and Almost Bankrupted the Nation"

Louis Hyman

About the Program

Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on our economy since the Great Depression.  Hosted by the Cooper Union in New York City.   

About the Authors

Louis Hyman

Louis Hyman is an assistant professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations.  For more, visit: louishyman.com.   


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"Borrow: The American Way of Debt: How Personal Credit Created the American Middle Class and Almost Bankrupted the Nation"

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Past Airings

  • Sunday, April 15th at 10am (ET)
  • Monday, March 19th at 6am (ET)
  • Sunday, March 11th at 11pm (ET)
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