Dennis Ventry Tells It Like It Is on Mortgage Interest Deduction November 24, 2009 Gerald Prante Gerald Prante NPR recently did a radio interview with UC-Davis Law Professor Dennis Ventry, who has recently written a piece on the history of the mortgage interest deduction, concluding with a recommendation that it be eliminated or at the very least reformed. Here’s one portion of that interview: RAZ (NPR host): If it were up to you, you would recommend that the federal government get rid of this deduction, right? Prof. VENTRY: Right. RAZ: Are there economists who would disagree with you and say actually, you’re crazy? Prof. VENTRY: Not any that aren’t employed by the National Association of Realtors. Stay informed on the tax policies impacting you. Subscribe to get insights from our trusted experts delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe Share Tweet Share Email Topics Center for Federal Tax Policy Business Taxes Individual and Consumption Taxes