Sarah Quinn and Monica Prasad Discuss the American Credit System on “Downside Up” Podcast

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What if we lived in a world without credit? Downside Up host Chris Cillizza discusses the complicated history of credit with alumni fellows Sarah Quinn (2010-12), who is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Washington, and Monica Prasad (2000-03), who is a professor of sociology at Northwestern University. Along with New York Times business reporter Emily Flitter, they explore the American economy, credit cards, loans, and other facets of the financial system. Listen to the Downside Up episode.