Articles by Peggy J. Crawford, PhD
Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, joined the faculty of Pepperdine's Graziadio School in 1997 after serving on the faculties of the University of Houston, Fordham University, and George Mason University. She has published in a variety of journals on topics such as leasing, mortgages, closed-in mutual funds, the depreciation of the dollar, the trade and federal deficits, and the price of oil. She has served as a consultant for such firms as Sprint, AT&T, various state CPA societies, and the Washington Redskins (her favorite client!).
UPDATE: The Dollar vs. the Euro
The U.S. economy is finally showing signs of life, but the forecast for the next few years is slow economic growth.
Who are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?
Authors trace the history of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, their importance to the U.S. housing market, and the implications of their recent government takeover.
The End of the Beginning for the Global Credit Crisis
After years of easy credit, borrowers suddenly faced a new world. What happened? This article examines events up to this point and where one goes from here.
Will the Sub-Prime Meltdown Burst the Housing Bubble?
The end of the housing boom may substantially slow economic growth by reducing consumer spending and deflating consumer confidence.
Update: The Price of Oil
What effect has a year of high oil prices had on the global economy? This article revisits the causes of high prices: supply, demand, speculation, and refinery capacity.
Is the Real Estate Market a House of Cards?
In 2005, prices for homes climbed to dizzying new heights. Does this trend in prices represent a bubble? Will the bubble burst? Are these higher prices sustainable? What will be the economic impact?
Fair Trade or Strategic Concern: The Unocal War
The war over Unocal has underlined the tense relationship between the U.S. and China.
Will China Float the Yuan?
The time is ripe for China to move towards a more flexible exchange rate given its strong economic growth and current account surplus.
The Crude Facts About the Price of Oil
Energy prices are a continuing concern to world economies. If oil prices do continue to increase, the rate of recovery of world economies may be slowed.
The Twin Deficits
Ballooning U.S. deficits present real challenges for the U.S. and world economies. Management of debt costs and hedging against currency risk will be imperative.
