Society has long debated the morality of debt. In ancient times, debt was viewed in many cultures as sinful, with lending at interest especially repugnant.

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Nikita Aggarwal: The New Morality of Debt

NIKITA AGGARWAL

May 21, 2021

The commodification of certain types of personal data for lending decisions raises moral concerns. (iStock by Getty Images/ praetorianphoto)

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