Critique of the US Higher Education Funding Model
An economist argues: 'The reliance on a large-scale student loan market in the United States, while enabling broad access to higher education, introduces significant economic vulnerabilities and inequities not as prevalent in countries with publicly-funded university systems. Therefore, the US model is fundamentally flawed.' Evaluate this statement. In your evaluation, consider both the potential benefits and the drawbacks of the US system as a key feature of its credit market.
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