An op-ed by William Rodgers discusses a Congressional proposal whereby the Federal Reserve would gain a new task: reducing racial inequality. Dr. Rodgers addresses how the proposal could tackle Black unemployment, provide Blacks with more opportunity for credit, and provide a forum for reporting on racial, ethnic, gender, and educational gaps in income and wealth.
New paper on car-ownership and economic, housing insecurity in informal settlements by Prof. Thakuriah
Car-ownership and economic and housing insecurity in informal settlements in seven Asian cities Abstract Informal settlements in Global South cities are often marked by inadequate infrastructure, informal employment, and insecure housing tenure among residents. While...