
How big is the US housing shortage?
The Indicator from Planet Money
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Deciphering the U.S. Housing Shortage Challenge
This chapter explores the complexities of quantifying the housing shortage in the U.S., presenting it as a multifaceted economic challenge. It examines the contributing factors to the housing crisis and the difficulties in determining the precise deficit of housing units, emphasizing its broader societal and economic implications.
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