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The crash meant that the loans could not be paid which ensured Foreclosure on the buildings. This pamphlet acts as a means of preparing the people at risk with information about the basic financial mechanics of predatory equity and how to prevent it in the next economic boom.\r\n\r\nDesigned by MTWTF design studio.","physicalDescription":"Printed, graphic pamphlet with grey background, black serpent constricting two red high-rise housing buildings with protesters at the bottom. 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Two projects are selected and then finalised by the jury and the design fellow is matched with the corresponding cause. CUP provides support in design and production for the four- six month projects. Each project is  an educational tool and a display of design. The production costs of editing and printing are covered by CUP. 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