In today's Strib, Mike Meyers draws attention to a recent report on affordable housing by an economist at the Minneapolis Federal reserve. The report, "The Affordable Housing Shortage: Considering the Problem, Causes and Solutions" by Ron Feldman, concludes that 'policymakers should recognize that government financing of new housing units is unlikely to be a cost-effective response to low household income.'
"Shortage of money, not housing, puts homes out of reach" by Mike Meyers http://www.startribune.com/stories/417/3448518.html Ron Feldman's complete report, is available on the Minneapolis Federal Reserve website in pdf format, 43 pages including bibliography, tables and charts: http://minneapolisfed.org/pubs/bsdpapers/housing.cfm More fuel for the discussion. Michael Hohmann Linden Hills www.mahohmannbizplans.com _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
