PSC 3040Housing Policy

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Prerequisite(s): None Housing is a complex interplay of social, economic, and environmental variables that directly impact individuals, families, and communities. In this course students develop an understanding of the complexity of housing, both as a public policy and as an economic endeavor. Through surveying several topics that include defining homelessness, exploring the history of housing in the United States, and understanding the complex world of affordable housing financing mechanisms, students gain a better understanding of and appreciation for the complexity of housing and housing policy in the United States by comparing international housing contexts.