Episode 207 – What is Causing the Housing Crisis?

On this episode of the Business and Society podcast, Brian Connolly, assistant professor of business law, and Jennifer Erb-Downward, director of housing stability programs and policy initiatives at the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions, join to discuss their research and thoughts on the housing crisis. Connolly and Erb-Downward explore topics like rising rent, home pricing, gentrification, and more. Throughout the discussion, the panel explores research and insights on the causes of the housing crisis, some adverse effects on the average American, and its implications for the upcoming presidential election. 

To learn more about the hosts, participants, resources, and research discussed in this episode, check out a full-length article for this episode at https://michiganross.umich.edu/news/podcasts/business-society. 

• Host: Jeff Karoub
• Guests: Brian Connolly and Jennifer Erb-Downward
• Executive Producers: JT Godfrey and Jeff Karoub
• Audio Engineer: Jonah Brockman

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