Monthly Archives: May 2017

Perhaps we need peer regulation in finance

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Arnold Kling

Guy Rolnik writes, After acknowledging that the OCC knew of the issues within Wells Fargo as far back as 2010, it stated that “The OCC did not take timely and effective supervisory actions after the bank and the OCC identified … Continue reading →

Posted in financial markets, Mark Thoma is Indispensable | 1 Comment

Affordable Housing is a Supply Problem

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Arnold Kling

Ed Glaeser writes, If demand alone drove prices, then we should expect to see places that have high costs also have high levels of construction. The reverse is true. Places that are expensive don’t build a lot and places that … Continue reading →

Posted in energy and the environment, Housing and housing finance, Tyler Cowen is my Favorite Blogger | 8 Comments