Archive for May, 2007
The following is taken from Greg Mankiw’s blog, an econ prof at Harvard. I am a big fan of his and all of his posts can be found here: http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/
Inequality among Dentists
In Congressional Testimony (via Luskin), Cornell economist Robert Frank discusses his views on economic inequality. Here is an interesting tidbit:
Others [...]
The following is taken from Greg Mankiw’s blog, an econ prof at Harvard. I am a big fan of his and all of his posts can be found here: http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/
Price Gouging
The Associated Press reports:
With gas prices increasing, New Jersey lawmakers moved on Monday toward toughening gas gouging penalties that haven’t been [...]
The following is taken from Greg Mankiw’s blog, an econ prof at Harvard. I am a big fan of his and all of his posts can be found here: http://gregmankiw.blogspot.com/
Free Lunch Thinking at Harvard
“There is no such thing as a free lunch” is as good a slogan as any I know. [...]
Mortgage Fraud Climbs 30 Percent (Inman News)
Reed Offers Bill to Block Foreclosures (American Banker)
Builders’ Permit Requests Tumble (Washington Post)
Changes Planned for FICO Method (Los Angeles Times)
Global Coalition to Make Buildings Energy-Efficient (New York Times)
New Bid for New Century (New York Post)
Fannie, Freddie Step Up PAC Donations (Washington Post)
New Database Targets Homeowners (DM News)
Credit Standards Rise for Subprime Loans (Wall Street Journal)
Lenders Get Tougher (Wall Street Journal)
Freddie Mac Urges Subprime Oversight (Washington Post)
Groups Seek Foreclosure Delay (Los Angeles Times)
Big Lender Enters Mortgage Niche (Wall Street Journal)
Mortgage Lenders Licensure Bill Heads to Governor (SitNews)
Wide Scope in Ohio AG’s Subprime Legal Plans (American Banker)
Countrywide to Add 2,000 Staffers (Los Angeles [...]
