
Edward Leamer
Edward Leamer was an influential American economist known for his work on the relationship between the housing market and the business cycle. He gained prominence for his assertion that trouble in the residential real estate market often signals an impending recession, a theory that gained traction during the U.S. housing crisis of 2008-09. Leamer's insights regarding housing's impact on economic health have continued to resonate in discussions about market stability and economic predictions, particularly in relation to recent housing slumps.
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American economist Edward Leamer wrote in 2007 about the housing market's role in predicting recessions.
Why a historic housing slump didn’t spark a recessionThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-07-30



