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Mark M. Zandi is chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, where he directs economic research. Moody’s Analytics, a subsidiary of Moody’s Corp., is a leading provider of economic research, data and analytical tools. Dr. Zandi is a cofounder of Economy.com, which Moody’s purchased in 2005.
Dr. Zandi’s broad research interests encompass macroeconomics, financial markets and public policy. His recent research has focused on foreclosure mitigation policy and the determinants of mortgage foreclosure and personal bankruptcy; he has analyzed the economic impact of various tax and government spending policies and assessed the appropriate monetary policy response to bubbles in asset markets.
A trusted adviser to policymakers and an influential source of economic analysis for businesses, journalists and the public, Dr. Zandi frequently testifies before Congress on topics including the economic outlook, the nation’s daunting fiscal challenges, the merits of fiscal stimulus, financial regulatory reform, and foreclosure mitigation.
Dr. Zandi conducts regular briefings on the economy for corporate boards, trade associations, and policymakers at all levels. He is often quoted in national and global publications and interviewed by major news media outlets, and is a frequent guest on CNBC, NPR, CNN, Meet the Press, and various other national networks and news programs.
Dr. Zandi is the author of Financial Shock: A 360º Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis, described by the New York Times as the “clearest guide” to the financial crisis. His book Paying the Price provides a road map for meeting the nation’s daunting fiscal challenges.
Dr. Zandi earned his B.S. from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and three children in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
The New Global Equilibrium
In his speech "The New Global Equilibrium," Mark Zandi discusses the shift in the global market as growth begins to balance out after a period of dominance by emerging economies. He examines the impact of factors such as fiscal austerity and high global interest rates on the U.S. economy and the potential for a new equilibrium to be established. He also raises questions about the potential effects of aggressive ECB and banking integration on Europe, China's ability to reach its growth potential in the coming decade, and the stability of commodity prices.
Financial Shock: Could It Happen Again?
In "Financial Shock: Could It Happen Again?", Mark Zandi discusses the causes and global impacts of the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis, which was triggered by a once-obscure lending category and fueled by faulty reasoning and greed. He suggests that in order to prevent a similar crisis from occurring again, it is necessary to examine the deeper forces at play, including homeowner psychology, anti-regulatory sentiment, and the technology that facilitated complex global lending.
The Great Recession: A Changed Landscape
In "The Great Recession: A Changed Landscape," Mark Zandi discusses the unprecedented nature of the economic downturn that began in 2007 and the ways in which it has impacted various aspects of the economy, including consumer spending, saving habits, credit markets, the labor force, and global trade dynamics. He also considers the path to recovery and the changes that may occur in markets and the regulatory environment as a result of the recession. Despite ongoing challenges, including high unemployment rates and a large number of home sales being foreclosures or short sales, there are signs of stabilization in certain areas and a belief that the worst of the layoffs is over. However, the potential impact of rising long-term interest rates on the recovery remains a concern.
“He is a master of digging up data and then explaining it in a language foreign to most economists: plain English.”
David Leonhardt New York Times columnist and formerWashington Bureau Chief
“He really has the ability to put aside any pre-existing agenda and just talk facts to almost everybody.”
Barney Frank Board Member, Signature Bank Former U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 4th Congressional District
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Paying the Price: Ending the Great Recession and Beginning a New American Century
Only a few years ago, the U.S. financial system and economy were near collapse. Global financial institutions teetered and fell, while at once-mighty U.S. companies, panicked CEOs slashed jobs. The financial chaos inflicted catastrophic damage: double-digit unemployment; crashing house and stock prices; federal budget deficits in the trillions, and a wider gap between the country’s haves and have-nots.
Today many Americans still feel shell-shocked. But while there remains much to be nervous and frustrated about, it is impressive how much progress has been made in righting the wrongs that got us into this mess. The economy is growing and steadily creating jobs; house prices are stable and stock prices are up; debt burdens have eased for most households and the financial system has shored up its foundations to an impressive degree. American companies are as competitive globally as they have been in a half century.
This dramatic turn in the economy’s fortunes occurred because of what government did to stem the financial panic and combat the effects of Great Recession. Policymakers’ unprecedented actions – from Congress’ auto and bank bailouts and fiscal stimulus, to the Federal Reserve’s zero interest rates and quantitative easing – remain intensely controversial, but ultimately they will be judged a success. Serious problems remain, including the government’s mounting debt load and a burgeoning number of disenfranchised workers, but we are on our way to addressing them. Our economic future has arguably never been brighter.
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Financial Shock: Global Panic and Government Bailouts–How We Got Here and What Must Be Done to Fix It (Updated Edition) The Definitive Financial Meltdown Exposé:
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