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# July/​August 2012 

Vol. 34 No. 4 

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### [The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty ](/policy-report/july/august-2012/origins-power-prosperity-poverty)

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#### [Should Policymakers Be Encouraging Homeownership? ](/policy-report/july/august-2012/should-policymakers-be-encouraging-homeownership)

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