SlideShare a Scribd company logo

The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction

•Download as PPT, PDF•
•
Ed Dolan
Ed Dolan

This set of slides gives the case against the mortgage interest deduction. It argues that the deduction most benefits wealthy taxpayers, raises home prices and encourages speculation, and increases the budget deficit while doing little or nothing to increase the rate of home ownership.

Economy & FinanceBusinessTechnology
1 of 11
More Slides from Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com/ The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction Posted February 6, 2011 Terms of Use: These slides are made available under Creative Commons License Attribution—Share Alike 3.0 . You are free to use these slides as a resource for your economics classes together with whatever textbook you are using. If you like the slides, you may also want to take a look at my textbook, Introduction to Economics , from BVT Publishers.
Everything on the Table ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com The Hindu God Krishna with a Sacred Cow Photo source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Krishna.jpg
Housing Policy and the Economic Crisis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com The OECD is an organization of developed, democratic countries whose mission is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It currently has 34 members.
Price Elasticity of Housing Supply ,[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com
Landlord-Tenant Regulations ,[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com
Tax Treatment of Housing Investment ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com Photo source: US Navy, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:US_Navy_060816-N-3165S-013_This_home_under_construction_is_one_of_the_many_new_units_being_built_by_Lincoln_Family_Housing_to_provide_more_quality_homes_for_military_personnel_in_the_Mid-Atlantic_region.jpg
Measuring the Tax Bias ,[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com
Two Ways to Eliminate the Bias ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Distributional Effects of the Mortgage Interest Deduction ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com
Reducing the Budget Deficit ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com For a full discussion of tax expenditures, a report from the Tax Policy Center study is available at http://www.taxpolicycenter.org/UploadedPDF/1001234_tax_expenditures.pdf
The Bottom Line ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Posted Feb. 6, 2011 on Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com

Recommended

EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair Comparisons
EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair ComparisonsEC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair Comparisons
EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair ComparisonsStephen Kinsella
 
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are In
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are InHow Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are In
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are InEd Dolan
 
Presentation on outsourcing
Presentation on outsourcingPresentation on outsourcing
Presentation on outsourcingadeolu07
 
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)Obama White House
 
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)Obama White House
 
Fiscal cliff
Fiscal cliffFiscal cliff
Fiscal cliffgdyer7
 
CEI Email 12.11.04
CEI Email 12.11.04CEI Email 12.11.04
CEI Email 12.11.04Obama White House
 
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture show
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture showThe Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture show
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture showRyan Graves
 

Recommended

EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair Comparisons
EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair ComparisonsEC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair Comparisons
EC4024 Lecture 14: Iceland and Ireland: Fair and Unfair ComparisonsStephen Kinsella
 
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are In
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are InHow Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are In
How Chronic Budget Optimism Helped Dig The Hole We Are InEd Dolan
 
Presentation on outsourcing
Presentation on outsourcingPresentation on outsourcing
Presentation on outsourcingadeolu07
 
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (f)Obama White House
 
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)
CEI Email 5.27.05 (a)Obama White House
 
Fiscal cliff
Fiscal cliffFiscal cliff
Fiscal cliffgdyer7
 
CEI Email 12.11.04
CEI Email 12.11.04CEI Email 12.11.04
CEI Email 12.11.04Obama White House
 
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture show
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture showThe Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture show
The Credit Crisis - the US economy horror picture showRyan Graves
 
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...Ed Dolan
 
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil TaxThe Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil TaxEd Dolan
 
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)Brad Keithley
 
Cause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpracticeCause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpracticehacersivil
 
America’s energy policy
America’s energy policyAmerica’s energy policy
America’s energy policyprofessorgoff
 
Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)Utsav Mahajan
 
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012 Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012 Coy Davidson
 
Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)Rohan Negi
 
Economic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 REconomic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 Rjohncaldwell
 
Understanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US RecessionUnderstanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US RecessionShiva Pillai
 
Budget project part 5
Budget project part 5Budget project part 5
Budget project part 5LyndzeeHerrera
 
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in actionThe continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in actionEd Dolan
 
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the usThe greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the usEd Dolan
 
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docxCase StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docxtidwellveronique
 
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographicsLong term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographicsEd Dolan
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartneyWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartneynicolleszkyj
 
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?Ed Dolan
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docxWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docxjessiehampson
 
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal ConsolidationTax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal ConsolidationEd Dolan
 
Eco 203 week 2 quiz
Eco 203 week 2 quizEco 203 week 2 quiz
Eco 203 week 2 quizuphanpewor1979
 
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?Ed Dolan
 
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy RulesEU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy RulesEd Dolan
 

More Related Content

What's hot

Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...Ed Dolan
 
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil TaxThe Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil TaxEd Dolan
 
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)Brad Keithley
 
Cause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpracticeCause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpracticehacersivil
 
America’s energy policy
America’s energy policyAmerica’s energy policy
America’s energy policyprofessorgoff
 
Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)Utsav Mahajan
 
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012 Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012 Coy Davidson
 
Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)Rohan Negi
 
Economic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 REconomic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 Rjohncaldwell
 
Understanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US RecessionUnderstanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US RecessionShiva Pillai
 

What's hot (11)

Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
Demographics and Politics as Much as Floods and Security Undermine Pakistan'...
 
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil TaxThe Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
The Economics of a Price-Smoothing Oil Tax
 
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
Comments in opposition to SB 199 & SB 200 (2.20.2022)
 
Cause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpracticeCause effectparagraphpractice
Cause effectparagraphpractice
 
America’s energy policy
America’s energy policyAmerica’s energy policy
America’s energy policy
 
Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)Financial crises (2008)
Financial crises (2008)
 
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012 Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
Colliers analysis: 10 predictions for 2012
 
Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)Subprime Crisis(Brief)
Subprime Crisis(Brief)
 
Economic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 REconomic Outlook 2009 R
Economic Outlook 2009 R
 
Understanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US RecessionUnderstanding the Current US Recession
Understanding the Current US Recession
 
Budget project part 5
Budget project part 5Budget project part 5
Budget project part 5
 

Similar to The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction

The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in actionThe continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in actionEd Dolan
 
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the usThe greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the usEd Dolan
 
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docxCase StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docxtidwellveronique
 
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographicsLong term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographicsEd Dolan
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartneyWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartneynicolleszkyj
 
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?Ed Dolan
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docxWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docxjessiehampson
 
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal ConsolidationTax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal ConsolidationEd Dolan
 
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?Ed Dolan
 
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy RulesEU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy RulesEd Dolan
 
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI Report
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI ReportUS Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI Report
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI ReportEd Dolan
 
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015Tu Nguyen
 
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...Ehsan Dehghanizadeh
 
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)Sebastian Cohen
 
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsEco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsProfessorLance
 
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsEco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsProfessorLance
 
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income Planning
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income PlanningKnow These 10 Things About Retirement Income Planning
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income PlanningBrady Speers
 

Similar to The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction (20)

The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in actionThe continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
The continuing resolution fiscal alchemy in action
 
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the usThe greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
The greek budget crisis some comparisons with the us
 
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docxCase StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
Case StudiesCase StudiesAGGREGATE EXPENDITURECase Study .docx
 
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographicsLong term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
Long term budget projections, entitlements and demographics
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartneyWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 2Required ResourcesTextsGwartney
 
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
Could QE2 Cause the Fed to Go Broke?
 
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docxWeek 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
Week 3 - Discussion Forum 1Required ResourcesTextsGwartney.docx
 
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal ConsolidationTax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
Tax Reform as a Path to Growth-Friendly Fiscal Consolidation
 
Eco 203 week 2 quiz
Eco 203 week 2 quizEco 203 week 2 quiz
Eco 203 week 2 quiz
 
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
Why Hasn't the US become another Greece?
 
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy RulesEU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
EU Leaders Struggle to Fix Fiscal Policy Rules
 
Eco 203 week 1 quiz
Eco 203 week 1 quizEco 203 week 1 quiz
Eco 203 week 1 quiz
 
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI Report
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI ReportUS Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI Report
US Inflation Data: Scant Fuel for Inflation Fears in September CPI Report
 
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015
Economics Honors Paper - Tu Nguyen - 2015
 
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...
An Empirical Study to Investigate the Reasons for the Increase in the Househo...
 
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)
Australian economic briefing by david rumbens (1)
 
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsEco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
 
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomicsEco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
Eco 203 entire course principles of macroeconomics
 
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income Planning
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income PlanningKnow These 10 Things About Retirement Income Planning
Know These 10 Things About Retirement Income Planning
 
SSC2011_Lori Bamberger PPT
SSC2011_Lori Bamberger PPTSSC2011_Lori Bamberger PPT
SSC2011_Lori Bamberger PPT
 

More from Ed Dolan

Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt Dynamics
Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt DynamicsIs the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt Dynamics
Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt DynamicsEd Dolan
 
Bring back Reupload!
Bring back Reupload!Bring back Reupload!
Bring back Reupload!Ed Dolan
 
The Economics of a Soda Tax
The Economics of a Soda TaxThe Economics of a Soda Tax
The Economics of a Soda TaxEd Dolan
 
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?Ed Dolan
 
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?Why Should America Be More Like Europe?
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?Ed Dolan
 
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate change
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate changeHow Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate change
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate changeEd Dolan
 
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?Ed Dolan
 
China's Crumbling Rare Earth Monopoly
China's Crumbling Rare Earth MonopolyChina's Crumbling Rare Earth Monopoly
China's Crumbling Rare Earth MonopolyEd Dolan
 
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A Tutorial
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A TutorialConsumer and Producer Surplus: A Tutorial
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A TutorialEd Dolan
 
Why Fear Deflation? A Tutorial
Why Fear Deflation? A TutorialWhy Fear Deflation? A Tutorial
Why Fear Deflation? A TutorialEd Dolan
 
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A Tutorial
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A TutorialReal and Nominal Exchange Rates: A Tutorial
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A TutorialEd Dolan
 
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of Recovery
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of RecoveryUS GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of Recovery
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of RecoveryEd Dolan
 
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A Tutorial
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A TutorialQuantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A Tutorial
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A TutorialEd Dolan
 
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's Targets
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's TargetsAs Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's Targets
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's TargetsEd Dolan
 
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength Ed Dolan
 
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?Ed Dolan
 
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite Shutdown
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite ShutdownUS Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite Shutdown
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite ShutdownEd Dolan
 
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in June
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in JuneUS Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in June
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in JuneEd Dolan
 
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling Exports
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling ExportsUS GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling Exports
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling ExportsEd Dolan
 
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the Euro
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the EuroBreakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the Euro
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the EuroEd Dolan
 

More from Ed Dolan (20)

Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt Dynamics
Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt DynamicsIs the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt Dynamics
Is the Federal Budget Out of Control? A Tutorial on Debt Dynamics
 
Bring back Reupload!
Bring back Reupload!Bring back Reupload!
Bring back Reupload!
 
The Economics of a Soda Tax
The Economics of a Soda TaxThe Economics of a Soda Tax
The Economics of a Soda Tax
 
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?
What is the Nairu and Why Does It Matter?
 
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?Why Should America Be More Like Europe?
Why Should America Be More Like Europe?
 
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate change
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate changeHow Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate change
How Liberals and Conservatives Can Talk About Climate change
 
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?
Tutorial: Is the Government Debt Out of Control?
 
China's Crumbling Rare Earth Monopoly
China's Crumbling Rare Earth MonopolyChina's Crumbling Rare Earth Monopoly
China's Crumbling Rare Earth Monopoly
 
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A Tutorial
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A TutorialConsumer and Producer Surplus: A Tutorial
Consumer and Producer Surplus: A Tutorial
 
Why Fear Deflation? A Tutorial
Why Fear Deflation? A TutorialWhy Fear Deflation? A Tutorial
Why Fear Deflation? A Tutorial
 
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A Tutorial
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A TutorialReal and Nominal Exchange Rates: A Tutorial
Real and Nominal Exchange Rates: A Tutorial
 
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of Recovery
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of RecoveryUS GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of Recovery
US GDP Grows at 5 Percent in Q3 2014, Best of Recovery
 
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A Tutorial
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A TutorialQuantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A Tutorial
Quantitative Easing and the Fed 2008-2014: A Tutorial
 
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's Targets
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's TargetsAs Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's Targets
As Exports Soar, US Economy Closes in on Fed's Targets
 
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength
US Recovery Shows New Signs of Strength
 
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?
Do Banks Take Excessive Risks?
 
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite Shutdown
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite ShutdownUS Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite Shutdown
US Adds 204,000 Jobs in October Despite Shutdown
 
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in June
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in JuneUS Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in June
US Economy Adds 195,000 Payroll Jobs in June
 
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling Exports
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling ExportsUS GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling Exports
US GDP Growth Revised Downward on Falling Exports
 
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the Euro
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the EuroBreakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the Euro
Breakup of the Ruble Area: Lessons for the Euro
 

Recently uploaded

OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptx
OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptxOAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptx
OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptxhiddenlevers
 
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service Thane
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service ThaneVIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service Thane
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service ThaneCall girls in Ahmedabad High profile
 
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escorts
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur EscortsHigh Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escorts
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escortsranjana rawat
 
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptx
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptxDividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptx
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptxanshikagoel52
 
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyInterimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyTyöeläkeyhtiö Elo
 
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111Sapana Sha
 
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdf
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdfStock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdf
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdfMichael Silva
 
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure service
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure serviceCall US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure service
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure servicePooja Nehwal
 
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...ranjana rawat
 
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of ReportingHow Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of ReportingAggregage
 
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companies
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector CompaniesQuantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companies
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companiesprashantbhati354
 
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th edition
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th editionChapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th edition
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th editionMuhammadHusnain82237
 
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...shivangimorya083
 
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business Review
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business ReviewNew dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business Review
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business ReviewAntonis Zairis
 
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdf
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdfThe Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdf
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdfGale Pooley
 
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawl
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service AizawlVip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawl
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawlmakika9823
 
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School Designs
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School DesignsInstant Issue Debit Cards - School Designs
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School Designsegoetzinger
 
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Models
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot ModelsAndheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Models
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Modelshematsharma006
 
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...Pooja Nehwal
 

Recently uploaded (20)

OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptx
OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptxOAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptx
OAT_RI_Ep19 WeighingTheRisks_Apr24_TheYellowMetal.pptx
 
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service Thane
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service ThaneVIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service Thane
VIP Call Girls Thane Sia 8617697112 Independent Escort Service Thane
 
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escorts
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur EscortsHigh Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escorts
High Class Call Girls Nagpur Grishma Call 7001035870 Meet With Nagpur Escorts
 
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptx
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptxDividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptx
Dividend Policy and Dividend Decision Theories.pptx
 
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyInterimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Interimreport1 January–31 March2024 Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
 
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111
Call Girls In Yusuf Sarai Women Seeking Men 9654467111
 
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdf
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdfStock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdf
Stock Market Brief Deck for 4/24/24 .pdf
 
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure service
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure serviceCall US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure service
Call US 📞 9892124323 ✅ Kurla Call Girls In Kurla ( Mumbai ) secure service
 
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...
(DIYA) Bhumkar Chowk Call Girls Just Call 7001035870 [ Cash on Delivery ] Pun...
 
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of ReportingHow Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
How Automation is Driving Efficiency Through the Last Mile of Reporting
 
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companies
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector CompaniesQuantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companies
Quantitative Analysis of Retail Sector Companies
 
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th edition
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th editionChapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th edition
Chapter 2.ppt of macroeconomics by mankiw 9th edition
 
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...
Russian Call Girls In Gtb Nagar (Delhi) 9711199012 💋✔💕😘 Naughty Call Girls Se...
 
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business Review
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business ReviewNew dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business Review
New dynamic economic model with a digital footprint | European Business Review
 
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdf
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdfThe Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdf
The Economic History of the U.S. Lecture 17.pdf
 
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawl
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service AizawlVip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawl
Vip B Aizawl Call Girls #9907093804 Contact Number Escorts Service Aizawl
 
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School Designs
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School DesignsInstant Issue Debit Cards - School Designs
Instant Issue Debit Cards - School Designs
 
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Models
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot ModelsAndheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Models
Andheri Call Girls In 9825968104 Mumbai Hot Models
 
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...
Independent Call Girl Number in Kurla Mumbai📲 Pooja Nehwal 9892124323 💞 Full ...
 
Monthly Economic Monitoring of Ukraine No 231, April 2024
Monthly Economic Monitoring of Ukraine No 231, April 2024Monthly Economic Monitoring of Ukraine No 231, April 2024
Monthly Economic Monitoring of Ukraine No 231, April 2024
 

The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction

  • 1. More Slides from Ed Dolan’s Econ Blog http://dolanecon.blogspot.com/ The Case Against the Mortgage Interest Deduction Posted February 6, 2011 Terms of Use: These slides are made available under Creative Commons License Attribution—Share Alike 3.0 . You are free to use these slides as a resource for your economics classes together with whatever textbook you are using. If you like the slides, you may also want to take a look at my textbook, Introduction to Economics , from BVT Publishers.
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6.
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.