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Home >  Scholars & Fellows >  Alex J. Pollock >  Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagements by Alex J. Pollock
Resident Fellow
Resident Fellow Alex J. Pollock
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Conceptual Problems with "Fair Value" Accounting Theory
Posted: Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The conceptual deficiencies of the fair value accounting theory make it a poor choice for most companies as an accounting standard.  [Full Story]
The Goal of Mortgage Disclosure: To Underwrite Yourself
Posted: Friday, July 18, 2008
Mortgage disclosures need to be simplified to help borrowers understand whether or not they can afford their mortgage loan.   [Full Story]
Regulatory Implications of the Housing and Mortgage Bubble and Bust
Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Regulatory reform will not prevent all future financial busts, but there are sensible ways to reform the mortgage finance system.  [Full Story]
Refinancing the Mortgage Bust
Posted: Thursday, January 31, 2008
We are facing the bust that inevitably followed the housing and mortgage bubble, but we can learn from the history of mortgage crises.  [Full Story]
The Subprime Bust and the One-Page Mortgage Disclosure
Posted: Monday, November 26, 2007
Mandatory use of a simple mortgage disclosure form would make borrowers better able to protect themselves by understanding what the mortgage really means to them, and promote a more   [Full Story]
The More Opinions About the Future, the Better
Posted: Monday, November 19, 2007
Ratings agency systems should promote a wealth of information and opinion about price and value.  [Full Story]
Systemic Risk: Examining Regulators' Ability to React to Threats in the Financial System
Posted: Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Testimony on the prospect for long term growth and economic well being through innovation.  [Full Story]
Legislative and Regulatory Options Regarding Mortgage Foreclosures
Posted: Friday, September 21, 2007
Regulatory options for the mortgage and housing industry problems.  [Full Story]
The Subprime Lending Disaster and the Threat to the Broader Economy
Posted: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Testimony on the subprime lending diaster and the current economic issues.  [Full Story]
Clear and Practical Mortgage Disclosure
Posted: Friday, June 8, 2007
A scholar explains his support of the Mortgage Disclosure Amendment Act of 2007.  [Full Story]
Total Records: 26
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Research Areas
Accounting standards (FASB)
Banking structure
Financial system
Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), including Fannie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Banks
Retirement finance
Housing finance
Corporate governance
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Alex J. Pollock
American Enterprise Institute
 1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC  20036
Phone: 202-862-7190
Assistant: 202-419-5212
Fax: 202-862-4875
E-mail: APollock@aei.org