Learn from what will be available and when. The ACS will deliver socio-economic data throughout the decade, and the current plan is for the ACS to replace the census long form in 2010. Learn about the current status of the ACS and what will be available. Finally, hear what the implications of all these new data are for the private sector. The NABE Economic Policy Survey will be released by NABE President Richard Berner , chief U.S. economist, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter.
Supporters argue that GSEs capture positive externalities that private enterprises ignore.
Further, GSEs promote public policy goals more cheaply and efficiently than other government programs. Opponents argue that GSEs are inefficient and disrupt the normal functioning of free markets, costing society more than any benefits they may provide. David W. Berson, Vice President and Chief Economist, Fannie Mae, will present the argument in support of GSEs. Bernard M. Markstein, III, President, Markstein Advisors, will moderate the session. Come join us for what promises to be a lively and informative roundtable discussion.