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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
America isn’t in a housing bubble, but some cities might be To determine if a bubble exists, we must look at changes in house prices and the fundamentals that affect those changes.Five reasons mass incarceration is a queer issue Mass incarceration profoundly affects the most vulnerable people in the queer community.In rebuilding, Puerto Rico needs investment in subsidized housing Before Maria hit, about a quarter of a million Puerto Ricans lived in subsidized housing.Should the Charitable Deduction Be Expanded to All Taxpayers? The prospect of tax reform has resumed an old debate over the power of expanding the charitable deduction to democratize philanthropy.Battling for a bad deal? The pros and cons of Amazon’s headquarters competition Research shows that competitions can lure cities into offering tax incentive packages that take money away from more effective investments.When does a social program need an impact evaluation? Many social policies and programs were assumed to be effective, but were eventually proven not to be.