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The U.S. Economy: Current Events, Challenges, and Opportunities White House Economic Development Forum August 5, 2014 Mark Doms Under Secretary for Economic Affairs
The U.S. Economy: Current Events, Challenges, and Opportunities
White House Economic Development Forum
August 5, 2014
Mark Doms Under Secretary for
Economic Affairs
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2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Source: The Conference Board, University of MichiganNote: Shading indicates recession.
Upbeat consumer attitudes have steadily risen.
Consumer confidence(Index, 1985=100)
Consumer sentiment(Index, Q1 1966=100)
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Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency
Growth in house prices remains asymmetric across the country.
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Thank you.
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