Journal Article

Fed economists point to financial system risks from housing GSEs

Abstract: In a working paper, three Atlanta Fed economists examine the risks that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?s portfolios pose to the financial system and propose that limits on their portfolios? size could mitigate their inherent risk.

Keywords: Government-sponsored enterprises;

Bibliographic Information

Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Part of Series: Financial Update

Publication Date: 2006

Volume: 19

Issue: Q 2