Economists View
ICYMI: Why Those Who Predicted CBD Flight Will Be Surprised
The 20 largest MSAs were hit hardest by shutdowns. Economist Hugh Kelly sizes up how they’re doing now.
Economist’s View: The Long, Uneven Road to Recovery
While GDP forecasts remain highly optimistic, not all recoveries will be equal.
After the Long, Dark Winter
Why uncharted conditions demand unconventional thinking about what’s ahead for the economy—and for real estate.
Economist’s View: CRE Asset Price Inflation to Continue
While consumer prices expanded modestly over the past decade, asset values improved notably.
Economist’s View: Rise to the Challenge
In highly uncertain conditions, maintaining a “core of humble open-mindedness” is the way to go, according to economist Hugh Kelly.
Economist’s View: The Butterfly Recovery Has Begun
The U.S. economy’s path toward recovery is bound to involve several stops, detours and starts along the way.
Economist’s View: Look Before You Leap
A wait-and-see attitude is the prudent approach when making investment decisions in the age of COVID-19, according to economist Hugh F. Kelly.
The COVID-19 Economy: Beyond the Tipping Point
The pandemic is exacerbating long-overlooked economic weaknesses. Hugh Kelly sketches a map of the difficult road ahead.
Economist View: What Price Is Too High to Pay?
In a short time, the U.S. economy and the commercial real estate industry has been set up to fall very far, according to Dr. Peter Linneman.
Economist’s View: Investment Is About Expected Returns
A drop-off in business confidence is an indicator of an uncertain future, notes economist Hugh F. Kelly.