Calculated Risk Blogger Sees Warning Signs in Housing

Calculated Risk Blogger Sees Warning Signs in Housing

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Business, Social Studies

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The transcript discusses economic concerns, particularly in California's high-end real estate market, noting a surplus of luxury homes and potential impacts from reduced demand by Chinese buyers. It compares California's market to the national scene, highlighting unique factors like high prices and strong economy. The conversation also touches on business optimism about the Trump administration's policies, questioning the tangible effects of anticipated tax cuts and deregulation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern regarding the housing market in California?

A shortage of high-end homes

A surplus of high-end homes

A lack of luxury apartments

An increase in low-income housing

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas in California are mentioned as being heavily invested by Chinese buyers?

Irvine and San Francisco

Los Angeles and San Diego

San Francisco and San Marino

San Marino and Irvine

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the current situation in the California property market compared to 2005?

A declining market

Irrational exuberance

A stable market

A clear bubble

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's view on the relationship between business surveys and hard economic data?

They are directly related

They are unrelated

Surveys are more reliable

Economic data is more optimistic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the Trump administration's plans for tax cuts and deregulation?

They are unnecessary

They lack concrete plans

They are already implemented

They are well-defined