US is Struggling to Build Affordable Housing

Paul Willen, principal economist and policy advisor at the Boston Federal Reserve, stated that construction costs are making many approved housing projects financially unworkable. Willen cited research showing construction productivity has remained relatively flat over recent decades while productivity in other economic sectors has increased. Bloomberg reported these comments in connection with ongoing discussions about U.S. housing affordability.

• Bloomberg — US is Struggling to Build Affordable Housing

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