A revealing new study from the University of Southern California delves into the disastrous impacts of deregulation and corporate greed on the housing market. Chronicling a series of policy failures initiated in the early 2000s, the study attributes the skyrocketing housing prices and the widening gap of housing affordability to a lack of government intervention and oversight. Advocating for robust public housing programs and stricter regulations on the real estate market, the report underscores the urgent need for progressive actions to address this growing socioeconomic disparity.
Unchecked Capitalism Worsens America's Housing Crisis
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Jan-21
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America’s Housing Crisis: Lessons Ignored and Challenges Ahead Clement Lau Sun, 01/19/2025 - 11:00 Primary Image A University of Southern California (USC) study highlights how policy missteps dating back to the early 2000s created the found…
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Jan-21
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A recent study by the University of Southern California offers a critical analysis of the housing market crisis, pointing the finger at excessive government interference and failed urban policies as the primary culprits. Since the early 2000s, bureaucratic red tape and misguided public housing projects have distorted the free market, preventing developers from meeting the demand for affordable housing. The report highlights the necessity of scaling back on regulations and encouraging private sector solutions to revitalize the American dream of homeownership.
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