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Discussion 8 Chapter 10

Discussion 8 Chapter 10

Q Prompt For your discussion board for this week, show me that you understand the information in the chapter. All you have to do is clearly explain the following: Question: How do government policies lead to disparities in homeownership and wealth? Pretend that a friend or family member is asking you this. How would you explain it? Use the book and the supplemental resources provided to you this week to answer the question. Be clear, define any key terms, and cite sources! (Don't forget to review the DB rubric for full points!) Note: Do NOT submit incomplete posts. Guidelines • In order to answer this post, each person should click reply to this prompt to create a new thread. • Your initial post should be no less than 250 words, reflecting on the prompt(s) above. • Replies are not required • Write all responses in your own words and cite sources as needed. • Review the DB rubric and video to ensure full credit. • Please post your initial reply no later than 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 25th. • Response posts are due by 11:59pm on Friday, October 28th. Technical Support • Need help using Canvas Discussions? If so, please review the following page: Canvas Resources for Students - Discussions.

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Wealth researchers like John Powell(2008) and Melvin Oliver and Thomas Shapiro(2006) found that the asset-based policies that were supposed to reduce the wealth gap are the reasons for the increasing wealth gap (Golash-Boza, 2021). By constructing a transit hub, turning vacant lots into parks, and revitalizing the business area in a working-class Black neighborhood, the local, state, or federal government may boost the wealth of the community and raise property values and employment possibilities (Golash-Boza, 2021). However, such steps are not taken.