Peter Ganong
Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Harris School at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on housing and its impact on American mobility and economic opportunity.
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Sep 2, 2025 • 50min
Stuck: How Housing Regulation Ended America's Mobility Revolution
Peter Ganong, an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago focusing on housing, and Yoni Appelbaum, Deputy Editor at The Atlantic and author of *Stuck*, delve into America's mobility crisis. They discuss how restrictive housing regulations have hindered economic opportunities, creating a divide where only the affluent can relocate to thriving cities. Historical insights reveal how moving once shaped American life, while today, rising costs and zoning laws limit movement and impact community dynamics. The conversation even spices up with a playful culinary lightning round!
Sep 5, 2023 • 27min
Lessons from Pandemic Unemployment Benefits: When Government Generosity Becomes Necessity
Economists Peter Ganong and Joe Vavra discuss the impacts of pandemic unemployment benefits on spending and job-finding. They explore the increase in benefits, challenges in delivering them, and the stabilizing effect of temporary expansions. They also discuss the need for careful policy design and implementing automatic triggers based on labor market indicators.
