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1. Addressing the Real Public Risk from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Author:
Peter J. Wallison
Publication Date:
04-2005
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:
Curtailing the ability of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to hold mortgages and mortgage-backed securities will lower the risks these two government-sponsored enterprises pose to taxpayers and the economy yet will not undermine whatever support they give to the residential housing market.
Topic:
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics

2. Let Stock Exchanges Compete without Price Regulation

Author:
Peter J. Wallison
Publication Date:
01-2005
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:
The current proposal from the Securities and Exchange Commission for market structure reform would extend the "trade-through" rule to the Nasdaq market, but instead the rule should be eliminated altogether to promote competition and innovation.
Topic:
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics

3. Accounting Lags behind a Knowledge Economy

Author:
Peter J. Wallison
Publication Date:
03-2004
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:
Some financial analysts worry that high price-earnings ratios reflect unfounded optimism in corporate earnings potential and signal a return to the "bubble" market; however, conventional accounting methods used to determine the value of companies have not kept pace with changes in the U.S. economy and are therefore understating the value of America's most dynamic companies. High price-earnings ratios seem to indicate that investors are wise to that.
Topic:
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics
Political Geography:
United States and America

4. Blame Sarbanes-Oxley

Author:
Peter J. Wallison
Publication Date:
09-2003
Content Type:
Policy Brief
Institution:
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Abstract:
An array of stimulus factors has failed to generate strong growth in the U.S. economy. That may largely be a consequence of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the stock exchange regulations it has spawned, which have altered the composition and dynamics of corporate boards in ways that discourage risk-taking.
Topic:
International Relations, Foreign Policy, Democratization, and Economics
Political Geography:
United States