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The rise of buy now, pay later products, which often aren’t reported to credit bureaus, could affect borrowers’ ability to buy a home and sustain homeownership.
How law enforcement can work with partners to help fight labor trafficking In a recent study, there was no evidence of arrest for more than half of traffickers identified. Victims were rarely awarded civil damages or criminal restitution.Tight credit standards prevented 5.2 million mortgages between 2009 and 2014 A tight credit box means that fewer families will become homeowners at an opportune point in the housing market cycle.Are service providers using technology to improve services and help crime victims? Most victim service providers have some type of online presence, but are they using technology to access research findings and improve service delivery?On economic turf, Rams move is neither a big win for LA nor crushing loss for St. Louis Countless academic studies show that publicly funded stadiums have little effect on jobs and growth—despite team owners' and elected officials’ claims.Are policy failures behind the opioid epidemic? Big pharma interests and changes in clinical pain management paved the way for this public health tragedy. Could better policy have mitigated it?Low-income children in Silicon Valley are missing out on preschool benefits In Silicon Valley, 73 percent of low-income children are not enrolled in preschool at age 3, compared with 48 percent of those who are not low-income.
