Bottom Quote by Matthew Desmond
“Eviction is part of a business model at the bottom of the market.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Eviction: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond, 2016
Eviction serves as a profit-driven tool in low‑income markets, perpetuating poverty cycles.
In simple terms: Landlords profit from evicting poor tenants.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair housing policies.
Themes
poverty
housing
inequality
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- tenant counseling
- community organizing
- legal aid
Key Concepts
economics
urban sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does eviction affect community stability?
- What policies could curb profit‑driven evictions?
A Different Perspective
Market forces can resist regulation, limiting impact.
