Calculated Risk
Calculated Risk is a leading finance and economics blog written by former tech executive Bill McBride. First published in 2005, Calculated Risk has become one of the most prolific and educational sources of housing data and analysis online. The publication has established a reputation as an objective source of commentary on an increasingly politicized topic. It has been ahead of the curve in its discussion of banks' lending practices, the housing bubble, and the impending economic collapse. The blog’s analysis has proven increasingly spot on, gaining the attention of notable economists. Today, Calculated Risk has become a go-to source for Wall Street, the media, academics, and anyone else looking for authoritative analysis of housing and the broader economy.
ABOUT THE BLOG
Calculated Risk is an influential economics blog known for its data-driven, non-partisan analysis, particularly on housing, finance, employment, and macroeconomic trends.
The blog is an early predictor of the United States housing bubble, earning widespread credibility and influence over US fiscal policy.
The blog focuses on housing markets, mortgage trends, employment, business cycles, and recession indicators.
It has been recognized by numerous leading financial media publications including Business Insider, the Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Time.
Bill McBride is the creator of Calculated Risk. He is a housing market expert celebrated for calling the housing bubble before the 2008 crisis and identifying the housing market bottom in 2009.
PRAISE FOR THE BLOG
"Calculated Risk, my go-to site on housing matters."
—Nobel economist Paul Krugman, New York Times
"Calculated Risk is more focused on U.S. economic developments... If you're following U.S. macro trends, it's a blog that demands frequent visits."
—Alen Mattich, WSJ: The Best Economics Blogs
"By far the broadest, deepest, and smartest coverage of the subprime crisis and housing meltdown."
—Felix Salmon, Conde Nast