Topic: Allen Sinai

The housing disaster(s)

Considering the industry-wide scam perpetrated by borrowers, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, originators, GSEs, and private banking, no one should be surprised by the scale of the damage.

Boost jobs or cut the deficit? US can do both.

Lawmakers face the difficult task of tackling the budget deficit without endangering the recovery. One way to do so is to make government more efficient.

Americans start to become savers again

What it might take for the US to remain No. 1

Economists call for greater thrift, less dependence on foreign oil, and a closer watch on Wall Street.

US Treasury and the Fed: too close for comfort?

Some economists have reservations about recent moves to rescue the economy.

Can more spending revive the American dream?

Why any new stimulus plan should boost spending on infrastructure and education.

Expect U.S. economic woes to linger into 2009

Some economists predict a long recession, say problem stems from greed, dishonesty.

U.S. steps up response to housing crisis

The Federal Housing Administration takes a bigger role under most emerging plans.