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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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The Weekly Wrap

“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.

Consumer sentiment rises again as inflation pressures ease

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.
Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

Smart thermostats and virtual power plants make the most of excess energy

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.
Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

Despite looming tariffs and "the worst harvest I've ever had," Iowa farmer remains optimistic

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.
Ben Hethcoat/Marketplace
There are several solutions at the local, state and federal level to solve the housing shortage.
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Music from the episode

"Concussion" Delvon Omar Organ Trio
"Confessions" Sudan Archive
"Flip Flop Vibe" The BREED
"Atomized" Andrew Bird

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer