Our economy isn't going to recover until the housing market finds its footing.

In a normal time, I don't think economic policy makes a large difference one way or another. But in times of crisis it makes all the difference in the world.

They called me the sexiest economist in America, and that was years ago, when I had hair and body mass and my teeth were shiny.

Distressed properties are often vacant and in disrepair, and thus sold at significant discounts. As the share of distressed sales grows, home prices fall.

Past experience with fiscal austerity at home and overseas strongly suggests that it is best for the economy's long-run performance to restrain government spending rather than raise taxes.

The principal linkages between Japan and the U.S. global economies are trade, financial markets, and commodity markets.

The upshot of Mr. Trump's economic policy positions under almost any scenario is that the U.S. economy will be more isolated and diminished.