2013 dissertation for MBA in International Business. Selected by academic staff as a good example of a masters level dissertation.
This study focuses on gentrification and the possible correlations with the
economic and housing crises as well as
the economic activity and mortgage market structure of Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac. The theories in this thesis are quantitative, and at times qualitative, and
relate to financial, cultural, and organizational theories in the real estate
market. The research methodology is both positivist primary and secondary in
nature, and the two are used in union in order to attain a higher level of
knowledge of the topic, and show correlations with the aforementioned factors
and gentrification. The following sections, data analysis, conclusion and
recommendation use the collection of research in order to formulate a focused
and unbiased argument that shows a correlation of various factors to
gentrification. Finally, further research on the influences of Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac and their policies is recommended for future managers and
academics interested in gentrification
