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America's Housing Shortage Could Hurt The Economy

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The supply of housing in the U.S. isn't keeping up with demand. As a result, home prices are rising, making it harder for young families to afford to buy. Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), senior editor at The Atlantic, about what's causing the housing shortage and how it's impacting the economy.

This segment aired on January 14, 2019.

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