There are many causes to the collapse of the housing market and the recent financial turmoil, but the contribution of the CRA appears marginal. While banks did engage in…
W08-4: By looking beyond the financial characteristics of borrowers, this research brings to light the social factors that influence a borrower’s choice of a lender and…
W01-9: As metropolitan areas sprawl to greater and greater distances from traditional city centers, smart growth has captured the attention of the press, electorate, and…
Eric Belsky, Matthew Lambert, Alexander von Hoffman
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August 30, 2000
This report summarizes the information and opinions gleaned from these discussion groups. It is part of a larger study of the effectiveness of the CRA undertaken by the Joint…