Houses built on sand
Language: English Series: Economist ; 384(8546) 15 September 2007, 104(1)Publication details: 2007Subject(s): Summary: Regular feature on house prices around the world. Focus is given to the apparent end of the housing boom in the US. Argues that by global standards, and particularly by American standards, the boom was relatively minor. Ill-advised subprime mortgage lending may have been responsible for the early end to the boom, and may leave the mortgage industry with a hangover as defaults rise. Makes comparisons with other housing markets around the world. Presents the Economist's house price indicators in a number of countries. Table.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L140309 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 140309-1001 |
Regular feature on house prices around the world. Focus is given to the apparent end of the housing boom in the US. Argues that by global standards, and particularly by American standards, the boom was relatively minor. Ill-advised subprime mortgage lending may have been responsible for the early end to the boom, and may leave the mortgage industry with a hangover as defaults rise. Makes comparisons with other housing markets around the world. Presents the Economist's house price indicators in a number of countries. Table.