Q&A: Economist Mark Zandi
Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody s Economy.com, is a frequent housing-market commentator. Now he has a new book out — Financial Shock: A 360 Degree Look at the Subprime Mortgage Implosion, and How to Avoid the Next Financial Crisis. Seems an opportune time for a Q&A — not just about the book, but also about his views on local home prices, his advice for homeowners and his take on the ripple effects of BRAC. Q. So — what can we do to avoid the next financial crisis? Zandi: Well, w