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Troubles in the subprime mortgage industry seem to be spreading. The stock market is in turmoil. Alan Greenspan and others say the economy is being hurt. Consumer groups predict that up to two million Americans will lose their homes. Should the government do something? A growing list of people say it should from Democratic senators Christopher Dodd and Hillary Clinton to a string of advocates for the poor. But Wharton faculty including those who have studied the mortgage market and past government bailouts aren’t convinced. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.