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September 9, 2008

Financial Markets
Experts Debate Fannie/Freddie Nationalization

Four CFR experts discuss the U.S. Treasury’s takeover of mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, what the move means for financial markets, and what risks remain.

May 14, 2010

Economic Crises
Eurozone Problem for the United States

Six experts weigh in on the contagion threat of the European debt crisis and the potential impact on the U.S. economy.

December 23, 2011

Social Issues
Five Economic Trends to Watch in 2012

Experts forecast the five most consequential trends in 2012, following a year in which the global economy struggled amid high unemployment and mounting debt crises.

April 5, 2011

United States
Infrastructure Investment and U.S. Competitiveness

How can the United States improve its aging infrastructure to maintain its global economic competitiveness? Four experts offer their suggestions and discuss the implications of inaction.

December 22, 2014

Global
Prospects for the Global Economy in 2015

What’s in store next year for the global economy? Four experts identify important signals to look for on Europe, China, the United States, and global trade.