CRE Research Paper Topics
Hi all, 

I am about to begin my senior thesis in economics and am trying to find some relevant CRE economics topics. The basic structure of the topic are "the effect of x on y". One idea I had was how does (x) treasury rates affect (y) refinance in lower income areas. 

Please leave me some suggestions of topics or just anything you find interesting in the market!
[{"id": "ez9tpgm", "text": "Two suggestions:\n*The effect of:*\n1. interest rates on capitalization rates \n2. rent control on the local economy/housing crisis", "replies": [{"id": "ez9zzkx", "text": "1. wall mart type businesses in small communities versus local shops and where the money goes.\n\n2. Out of country buyers and the appreciation in real estate in large metropolises. There could be a correlating gentrification and pricing out of previous residents. This leads to sprawl and larger municipality utility management. This may affect property taxes etc etc.", "replies": [{"id": "eza5tlp", "text": "big fan of topic 2", "replies": [{"id": "ezaymg2", "text": "I second number 2 as well", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ez9vup8", "text": "Maybe try to add an element/layer of societal relevance i.e. how does historical red-lined suburban housing policy and higher cost of capital access to low income individuals effect low income and urban housing development and mobility", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "eza0c71", "text": "the effect of interest rates on mortgage backed securities", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "eza6e1v", "text": "Interest rate impacts on the supply of bacon of course and how it impacts retail properties!", "replies": [{"id": "ezaky7w", "text": "I see your name is the most relevant so I\u2019ll just go with this one", "replies": [{"id": "ezaqmob", "text": "Ha ha, it was a play on your profile name. What school are you at? You might look at tying your analysis to the major city nearby. In that way, the study is a thing you can use to help pave the way for a job search post graduation.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ezaccmt", "text": "Go Dark Theory and it\u2019s effects on property tax collections.   See: Walmart State of Kansas.  This is going to be a huge topic as soon as other big box retailers catch on.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ezmh4rs", "text": "Of particular interest to me is how speculation on appreciation affects cap rates. If there\u2019s a strong or weak correlation across markets.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f07potf", "text": "Land valuation as an option and how to value that option.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]