What impact does a forced sale have upon a property owner's wealth? And do certain characteristics of a property owner such as whether they are rich or poor or whether they are black or white, tend to affect the price yielded at a forced sale? This Article addresses arguments made by some courts...

The existence of segregated housing has sparked interest in the question of whether blacks pay more for housing. That racial segregation exists is not in doubt. The effect of segregation on housing prices in black versus white submarkets is less clear. The empirical evidence is not conclusive....

An empirical analysis of rent control in Kumasi, Ghana, is presented based upon a consumer demand model for housing. Controlled rent-to-income ratios are exceptionally low for a developing country. Moreover, the Asante housing market exhibits unusual cultural attributes and problems in...