In Crushed, you’ll learn why student debt presents a major burden to American society, how we got into this mess, and what we can do about it. This reader-friendly guide explores the U.S. university system in depth, how university endowments impact policy, the incentive structures driving university decisions, and what has led to both rapid tuition inflation and the stock of student debt. This book also explores why the U.S. university system is no longer reducing the racial wealth gap; in fact, tertiary education is now contributing to intergenerational poverty. The final section of this book explains what every parent or prospective student should know before, during, or after enrolling in college. Additionally, the author concludes with a detailed policy discussion and provides simple, yet powerful, ways to mitigate and eventually eliminate runaway tuition inflation and the overwhelming stock of student debt.
Praise for Crushed
“Crushed is politically neutral, unbiased, calm, and balanced; he has no ax to grind. Armed with a truckful of data, Mr. Linton is keen to offer insight that will improve student outcomes and will answer a lot of questions you probably have.”
- John Katzman, founder of the Princeton Review, 2U, and Noodle
“An absolute eye-opener”
- Jeff Sandefer, Entrepreneur and former University of Texas professor. Founder of the Acton School of Business and Co-founder of the Acton Academy
“This book is brilliantly insightful and timely.”
- Constantine Yannelis, Associate Professor of Finance and FMC Faculty Scholar, University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
“A thoroughly researched and insightful analysis that will be invaluable to policymakers, parents, and students.”
- Stephen G. Moyer, Former Trustee Grinnell College
"Crushed takes an evidence-based approach to one of the most pressing educational issues of the modern era—an
issue that impacts everyone: student debt."
-Jeana Jorgensen, Foreword Book Reviews