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Economist: Bailouts Not Necessarily Bad

DALLAS-Dr. Ted C. Jones, Stewart Title's chief economist, predicts the bailouts of AIG, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will turn a tidy profit down the road for US taxpayers.

By Connie Gore | Updated on September 23, 2008

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DALLAS-Amid the daily bloodbath of Wall Street, a Texas-based leading economist yesterday advised investors, developers and brokers to view the rash of federal bailouts as “investments” predestined to yield a higher return down the road. And foremost, be glad to be doing business in Texas or the state of Washington, where jobs, rents and population are bucking US trends.

“No matter what the government economists tell you, we’re in a recession. But, don’t be too discouraged. You’re in a different state,” Dr. Ted C. Jones, senior vice president and chief economist for Houston-based Stewart Title Guaranty Co., told 100 professionals in two sessions at Dallas Country Club at 4100 Beverly Dr. in North Dallas. Among Jones’ concerns for the near term, though, is the ability of owners of performing existing buildings to refinance when notes come due.

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