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Solutions to the housing shortage
Nov 8, 2024

Solutions to the housing shortage

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Some experts argue that tax breaks would encourage more construction. Others advocate for less restrictive zoning laws.

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by Kai Ryssdal

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks with Catherine Rampell at the Washington Post and David Gura at Bloomberg about the Federal Reserve chair’s news conference yesterday, the parts of the economy that are “catching up” as inflation settles, and the rest of the week’s economic news.

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Consumer sentiment rises again as inflation pressures ease

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 8, 2024
The University of Michigan survey was done before Election Day. Optimism about future economic conditions is at best level in nearly four years.
Most Americans don't believe that which leader is in power has a big effect on their economic lives, according to The Conference Board. Prices and inflation top most consumers' lists.
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Smart thermostats and virtual power plants make the most of excess energy

by Elizabeth Trovall
Nov 8, 2024
These tools help lower peak demand as our economy is increasingly electrified.
A virtual power plant in Texas would use smart thermostats to cool homes when demand — and prices — are lower, and raise the temperature when they are higher.
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Despite looming tariffs and "the worst harvest I've ever had," Iowa farmer remains optimistic

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2024
Corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is preparing for new tariffs from a second Trump administration.
April Hemmes says farmers like her are "running scared" because over half of their soybeans are exported to China.
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Here are five fixes for the U.S. housing shortage

by Amy Scott
Nov 8, 2024
Experts weigh in.
There are several solutions at the local, state and federal level to solve the housing shortage.
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