Norbert Michel studies and writes about housing finance, including the reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as The Heritage Foundation’s research fellow in financial regulations. Read his research.
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Slate seems to have picked up on a classic regulatory problem that relates to the (still being finalized) version of the new Volcker Rule. The… Read More
George Selgin has a new post on the Free Banking Blog that highlights the economic quandary the Fed now has the U.S. in. The post… Read More
Despite some efforts this year to improve its financial position, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reportedly seek a bailout from the federal government to… Read More
It’s easy to get distracted with news like the guessing game of who will replace Ben Bernanke. But the more important issue is: What is… Read More
As Congress contemplates legislation to end Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government agency running their operations is trying to make that task easier. However,… Read More
As legislation moves through Congress to address the fate of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has indicated it will… Read More
As Congress continues to deal with the “too big to fail” issue, it would do well to recognize that bankruptcy does not automatically equate with… Read More
