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!).

Articles

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.

2012 Volume 15 Issue 1

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, Linnea B. McCord, JD, MBA and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2008 Volume 11 Issue 4

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2008 Volume 11 Issue 4

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2007 Volume 10 Issue 3

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2006 Volume 9 Issue 1

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA

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?

2006 Volume 9 Issue 1

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

Fair Trade or Strategic Concern: The Unocal War

The war over Unocal has underlined the tense relationship between the U.S. and China.

2005 Volume 8 Issue 3

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2005 Volume 8 Issue 2

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

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.

2004 Volume 7 Issue 3

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA

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.

2004 Volume 7 Issue 2

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

The Dollar vs. the Euro

When currency exchange rates change, knowing how a weaker American dollar is likely to affect your business may save some critical mistakes.

2004 Volume 7 Issue 1

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD, Terry Young, PhD and Julia Takhtarov

Inflation to Deflation and Back?

Deflation has become a hot topic for the first time since the 1930s when the economies of the world faced global deflation.

2003 Volume 6 Issue 4

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Terry Young, PhD

Special Purpose Entities

Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) have a useful role in business financing, but there must be transparency, and all parties must understand the risks.

2003 Volume 6 Issue 2

By Peggy J. Crawford, PhD and Edward H. Fredericks, Jr., MBA, CFA