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Institutional bias

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Systemic discrimination by institutions (banks, insurance companies, planning agencies) that prevents investment in certain neighborhoods over time, contributing to disinvestment.

AP course connection

Topic 6.10: 6.10 Challenges of Urban Changes

Unit 6

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