Economics of the World Cup, Devalued Black Homes, and More

December 6, 2022

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New neighborhood-level data from the Federal Housing Finance Agency allow for novel analysis of the appraisal process and how it functions in majority-Black and other neighborhoods. Jonathan Rothwell and Andre Perry unpack this data and offer an updated look at the devaluation of Black homes.

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With all the scandals surrounding the World Cup in Qatar this year, people are debating whether hosting the event was really worth it for the country. On the latest episode of Dollar & Sense, David Dollar and Victor Matheson tackle this question and many more.

From food and energy crises to drought and conflicts, many developing countries are facing setbacks as they grapple with the urgent need to transition to low-carbon economies. Homi Kharas and Charlotte Rivard investigate the debt and credit impacts of a big push toward climate mitigation and adaptation versus a more business-as-usual approach.

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