There is clearly an affordability crisis going on, with many cities becoming painfully expensive with very high costs of living. If costs of living become too high, I do think the government should do... moreThere is clearly an affordability crisis going on, with many cities becoming painfully expensive with very high costs of living. If costs of living become too high, I do think the government should do something about it. However, I am not sure that the government would be the best for handling this issue and how they would go about it. Less
If government tools like subsidies and incentives for construction can be employed mindfully, then I think it would be appropriate for the government to play some role in ensuring access to affordable... moreIf government tools like subsidies and incentives for construction can be employed mindfully, then I think it would be appropriate for the government to play some role in ensuring access to affordable housing when the market is failing. Less
The government should certainly step up in terms of housing accessibility. Homelessness, of course, has a slew of adverse effects on the individual. Isolation, mental health, physical health, ability... moreThe government should certainly step up in terms of housing accessibility. Homelessness, of course, has a slew of adverse effects on the individual. Isolation, mental health, physical health, ability to seek employment, and ability to access daily necessities are all negatively impacted by being unhoused. Homelessness has wider ramifications on society as a whole, too. These rates are positively correlated with crime, economic costs, health problems, and more. It is in our best interests to address this epidemic. Less
Affordable housing has become an increasingly complex issue to find within the United States, and it should be something the government makes an effort to make accessible to low-income families.
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