The U.S. housing market is widely described as facing a deepening affordability crisis. This class centers on the following questions: What defines a “housing crisis”? What present and historical factors have contributed to the affordability? How can empirical evidence be used to distinguish between 'crisis' and mere 'challenges' in such markets?

Units: 1

Max Enrollment: 25

Prerequisites: ECON 101, ECON 102, and ECON 103.

Distribution Requirements: SBA - Social and Behavioral Analysis

Degree Requirements: DL - Data Literacy (Formerly QRDL)

Typical Periods Offered: Fall

Semesters Offered this Academic Year: Fall

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