Subprime cities : the political economy of mortgage markets

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Title:

Subprime cities : the political economy of mortgage markets

Author:

Aalbers, Manuel.

ISBN:

9781444337761

9781444337778

Publication Information:

Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

Physical Description:

xxii, 338 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series:

Studies in urban and social change

Studies in urban and social change.

Abstract:

"Subprime Cities: The Political Economy of Mortgage Markets presents a collection of works from social scientists that offer important insights into what is happening in today's mortgage market including the causes, effects, and aftermath of the 'subprime' mortgage crisis"-- Provided by publisher.

Subject Term:

Subprime mortgage loans.

Mortgage loans.

Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009.

Added Author:

Aalbers, Manuel.

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Subprime Cities: The Political Economy of Mortgage Markets presents a collection of works from social scientists that offer insights into mortgage markets and the causes, effects, and aftermath of the recent 'subprime' mortgage crisis.

Provides an even-handed and detailed analysis of mortgage markets and the recent housing crisis Features contributions from various social scientists with expertise in critical social theories who have assembled and analyzed detailed empirical information Offers a unique and powerful rebuttal to many of the misleading popular explanations of the crisis and its aftermath Reveals how racial minorities and the neighbourhoods inhabited by them are more likely to be targeted by subprime and predatory lenders