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…
Michael Barr, Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir
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April 1, 2008
UCC08-12: Choosing a mortgage is one of the biggest financial decisions an American consumer will make. Yet it can be a complicated one, especially in today’s…
RR07-11: The paper then reviews local housing policy in three case-study cities in states with different approaches to housing and land use policy: California,…
Michael Sherraden, Michael Barr
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February 15, 2004
BABC 04-15: Low- and moderate-income households save for routine payments, such as rent, as well as for major purchases, such as a washing machine or a car. Saving also…