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Save to My PortfolioThe Great Credit Squeeze: How It Happened, How to Prevent Another

Friday, May 16, 2008
Washington, DC

Reuters/Rebecca CookHow could America's sophisticated financial system go so wrong and cause so much damage? Martin Baily, Douglas Elmendorf and Robert Litan answered that question in a new paper released at this public forum. The authors, following opening remarks by FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair, put forward a specific agenda of policy actions to reduce the chance that history repeats itself. Read More

Financial Services, Fiscal Policy, Housing, Mortgage Market, U.S. Economy

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Great Credit Squeeze: How It Happened, How to Prevent Another

Martin Neil Baily, Douglas W. Elmendorf and Robert E. Litan, May 16, 2008, The Brookings Institution

With the U.S. financial system still in a perilous state, Martin Baily, Doug Elmendorf and Bob Litan diagnose what caused the crisis and offer prescriptions for policy change. The authors of this new Brookings paper address two challenges: to resolve the immediate problems and to reduce the likelihood that these problems recur. Read More

Financial Services, Fiscal Policy, Mortgage Market, Housing, Regulation

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Save to My PortfolioAffordable Housing, Rental Housing and Home Ownership

Bruce Katz and Martha Raddatz, April 24, 2008

Affordable Housing, Rental Housing and Home OwnershipDespite the fact that one-third of all Americans live in rental housing, rental policy often takes a back seat to home-ownership policy in Washington. To ensure that low- and moderate-income Americans can afford rental housing, Bruce Katz says that the next president needs to help supplement incomes, empower local governments to expand the supply of affordable housing and deal with the subprime mortgage crisis.

Housing, Cost of Living, Mortgage Market, Cities, Real Estate

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPolicies for Tackling the Mortgage Mess

Douglas W. Elmendorf, April 10, 2008, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWeighing Alternative Policies for Tackling the Mortgage Mess

Douglas W. Elmendorf, February 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioRevisiting Rental Housing

Nicolas P. Retsinas, Eric S. Belsky and Foreword by Anthony Downs, February 01, 2008

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioPopulation Dynamics in the District of Columbia since 2000

Brooke DeRenzis, January 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Revival of Downtowns Nationally and the Implications for Downtown Sacramento

Christopher B. Leinberger, January 11, 2007, Keynote Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Downtown Sacramento Partnership

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioWhere the Next $30 Trillion Will Be Invested in the Built Environment Between Now and 2025

Christopher B. Leinberger, October 26, 2006, University of Michigan/Urban Land Institute Real Estate Forum

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA Central Library to Be Proud Of (District of Columbia)

Bruce Katz, June 19, 2006, The Washington Post

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCommission Accomplished

Robert E. Litan, June 17, 2006, The New York Times

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Benefits of High Density Development

Amy Liu, November 17, 2005, Delaware Valley Smart Growth Alliance 2nd Annual Forum

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBringing Real Estate Brokerage into the 21st Century

Robert Hahn and Robert E. Litan, October 2005, AEI-Brookings Joint Center

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHOPE VI and Mixed-Finance Redevelopments: A Catalyst for Neighborhood Renewal

Mindy Turbov and Valerie Piper, September 2005, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBringing More Competition to Real Estate Brokerage

Robert E. Litan, Robert Hahn and Jesse Gurman, June 2005, AEI-Brookings Joint Center

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTurning Around Downtown: Twelve Steps to Revitalization

Christopher B. Leinberger, March 2005, The Brookings Institution

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On the Issues: Bruce Katz

Rental Housing and Home Ownership

"Rental policy matters substantially to a whole host of national priorities, but it has really been a second-class citizen to home ownership policies which have dominated the housing debate in this country for decades."

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ExpertLael Brainard

Lael Brainard is vice president and director of Global Economy and Development. She focuses on competitiveness, trade, international economics, U.S. foreign assistance and global poverty.

ExpertMartin S. Indyk

Ambassador to Israel and assistant secretary of state for near east affairs during the Clinton Administration, Martin Indyk directs the Saban Center for Middle East Policy. He currently focuses on the Clinton administration’s diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli conflict.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare, and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ExpertSuzanne Maloney

Suzanne Maloney studies Iran, the political economy of the Persian Gulf and Middle East energy policy. A former U.S. State Department policy advisor, she has also counseled private companies on Middle East issues.

Policy CenterSaban Center for Middle East Policy

The Saban Center conducts original research and develops innovative programs to promote a better understanding of the policy choices facing American decisionmakers in the Middle East.

Policy CenterJohn L. Thornton China Center

The John L. Thornton China Center develops analysis and policy recommendations to help address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

ExpertRon Haskins

A former White House and congressional advisor on welfare issues, Ron Haskins co-directs the Brookings Center on Children and Families. He is an expert on preschool, foster care and poverty.

ProgramGlobal Economy and Development

Global Economy and Development advances research, dialogue, and innovative solutions to address the forces of globalization and the challenges of global poverty.

ExpertThomas Mann

A noted congressional scholar, Tom Mann writes and speaks widely on issues related to campaigns, elections and the effectiveness of Congress.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ProgramMetropolitan Policy Program

Redefining the challenges facing metropolitan America and promoting innovative solutions to help communities grow in more inclusive, competitive and sustainable ways.

Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.