This post features a five-part video interview by ConsumerReports.org with economist Nouriel Roubini. Given the nature of the host, the interview naturally looks at matters from the consumer’s point of view.

In Part 1 Roubini gives his take on what’s ahead.

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Click the links below for the other four parts of the interview.

Part 2 – Economic Survival
How to survive these tough economic times.

Part 3 – What to do now?
With the economy in turmoil, Roubini offers strategies for weathering the storm.

Part 4 – Falling prices
Lower prices sound like a good thing, but Roubini warns deflation could bring more trouble.

Part 5 – Help for homeowners
Roubini offers a radical solution to stop foreclosures that are forcing people out of their homes.

Source: ConsumerReports.org, April 14, 2009.

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