In the years immediately following the First World War, economists in industry, government, and academia came to perceive data as the antidote to the interrelated crises…
The volatility of the business cycle and an extreme shortage of housing were the twin problems of American economic life in the years following the First World War. Under the…
Sharon Cornelissen, Christine Jang-Trettien
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April 25, 2023
In today’s overheated housing market, gentrification remains a pressing concern. Yet, disinvestment and decline remain surprisingly common in lower-income neighborhoods.…
Sharon Cornelissen, Christine Jang-Trettien
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April 25, 2023
In recent years, gentrification has captured the imagination of sociologists and the public alike, dominating conversations about the transformation of cities from New York…
Alexander Hermann, Thomas Shay Hill
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May 18, 2021
Home prices across the US rose significantly during the pandemic, bolstered by historically low interest rates, strong demand, and the tightest supply conditions seen in 40…
Adam Levitin, Janneke Ratcliffe
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November 12, 2013
HBTL-12: If the housing crisis has had a silver lining, it is the opportunity to rethink our housing finance policy. The US housing finance system and its regulation…