From the Publisher
American Spectator
“An economic primer on the housing bubble, but more importantly, it is an examination of the ruling class's inability to leave well enough alone.”
Newsweek.com
“Sowell's account qualifies the standard story that greedy investment bankers and mortgage brokers caused the whole crisis.”
The Washington Times
“For anyone looking for a straightforward and honest discussion of the origins of our current crisis, informed by a deep understanding of both economics and politics, The Housing Boom and Bust is required reading.
JANUARY 2010 - AudioFile
With decades of economic analysis behind him, Sowell achieves a clear and concise assessment of the housing debacle, which is enhanced by Robertson Dean's methodical narration. Sowell provides a cogent narrative of causal events and points out connections beyond the standard simplistic discussions of predatory lenders and corrupt politicians. However, the author’s conservative leanings cause him, at times, to make connections that will be questionable for some listeners—such as holding groups like the Environmental Protection Agency partly responsible for the economic meltdown. Overall, Dean's role as narrator is pivotal to the production as he emphasizes key points for the listener. His delivery keeps the potentially dry topic of economics compelling and comprehensible. L.E. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine
