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The Great Inflation Debate

As the economy heats up, inflation jitters rise. These days, the most significant disagreement between economists isn’t your age-old tax...

The Evolving Challenges of Affordable Housing

Dr. Sam Chandan sits down with Arthanais Williams, Managing Director for Affordable Housing at Arbor Realty Trust. Dr. Chandan and...

COVID Relief 2.0: Analysis, Reaction, and the Path Ahead

After months of gridlock, Washington approved and passed a new $900B COVID-relief bill in law in December. Despite its delay, the new...

On the Sideline: Long-Term Unemployment During COVID Continues to Rise

As the U.S. enters a troubling new phase in the battle against COVID, the road to getting life and the economy back to normal feels just as

Forecasting the Election: Polling Models vs. Betting Markets

There is less than a week to go before election day, and the most unifying trait shared between the two parties is a mutual desire for outco

Wait to Stimulate? A Tough Bargain for Americans

Anxiety hit US markets this week as negotiations on a new stimulus package appeared to fizzle out. On Tuesday, the White House signaled that

2020 Large Multifamily Investment Report: Top Opportunities

Seattle tops the Arbor-Chandan Opportunity Matrix. Phoenix and Austin follow closely behind, benefiting from resilient labor markets....

Comparing 2020 Multifamily Prices to Prior Election Seasons

While returns near elections are lower on average, there is no observable causal relationship. When controlling for recessions, the...

Labor Markets Most and Least Impacted by COVID-19

Omaha registered labor force gains from a year ago, reinforcing renter demand. Unemployment in the country's least impacted labor market,...