Other economists say some aspects of the researchers methodology may have led them to overstate their case.

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But wedding enthusiasts needn't fret: Other economists say most of the predictions fail to hold up to scrutiny.

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Most other economists say what they need to say to do the bidding of their employer (whether Wall Street or Washington) and maintain the respect of their peers.

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But Congress has refused to act on most of the other ideas in my jobs plan that economists say could put a million more Americans back to work.

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Other economists expect the country will fall to that level before then, but even optimistic forecasts say it will likely take two years.

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In fact, economists say this region might experience a decline in home values akin to what's happening in many other cities across the U.S. But they expect any downturn in this area would be minimal and short-lived.

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