U.S. Housing Policy, Politics, and Economics: Bias and Outcomes

The time is right for transformative federal housing legislation, but only if Congress can transcend partisan divides. This briefing quantifies the effects of Democratic or Republican control of the executive and legislative branches on housing prices and policies and exposes the lasting consequences of Congress's failure to pass meaningful housing laws. It is essential reading for everyone who cares about affordable, accessible housing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 88 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The United States faces a critical juncture in its housing policy, politics, and economics, with the potential for transformative federal legislation. The timing is opportune, with a new president in the White House and the economy gradually recovering from the pandemic's impact. However, the success of such legislation hinges on Congress's ability to bridge partisan divides. This briefing, based on nearly a century of legislative and policy data, quantifies the effects of Democratic or Republican control of the executive and legislative branches on housing prices and policies nationwide. It highlights the lasting consequences of Congress's failure to pass meaningful housing laws over the past decade and underscores the urgency of action. Equal parts analysis and advocacy, U.S. Housing Policy, Politics, and Economics is a must-read for anyone concerned about affordable, accessible housing.

The United States is at a pivotal moment in its housing policy, politics, and economics, with the potential for significant federal legislation. The timing is opportune, with a new president in the White House and the economy gradually recovering from the pandemic's impact. However, the success of such legislation hinges on Congress's ability to transcend partisan divides. This briefing, based on nearly a century of legislative and policy data, quantifies the effects of Democratic or Republican control of the executive and legislative branches on housing prices and policies nationwide. It highlights the lasting consequences of Congress's failure to pass meaningful housing laws over the past decade and underscores the urgency of action. Equal parts analysis and advocacy, U.S. Housing Policy, Politics, and Economics is a must-read for anyone concerned about affordable, accessible housing.

The United States is facing a critical juncture in its housing policy, politics, and economics, with the potential for transformative federal legislation. The timing is opportune, with a new president in the White House and the economy gradually recovering from the pandemic's impact. However, the success of such legislation hinges on Congress's ability to bridge partisan divides. This briefing, based on nearly a century of legislative and policy data, quantifies the effects of Democratic or Republican control of the executive and legislative branches on housing prices and policies nationwide. It highlights the lasting consequences of Congress's failure to pass meaningful housing laws over the past decade and underscores the urgency of action. Equal parts analysis and advocacy, U.S. Housing Policy, Politics, and Economics is a must-read for anyone concerned about affordable, accessible housing.

Weight: 208g
Dimension: 133 x 204 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032114835