Published Sep 29, 2008
Arnold Kling on Freddie and Fannie and the Recent History of the U.S. Housing Market
Arnold Kling delves into the complexities of the U.S. housing market, focusing on the destabilizing effects of low down payment loans and mortgage default risks, while exploring the significant roles Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae play in mortgage securitization and risk assessment.
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