(01-14-2024, 10:45 AM)mikesez Wrote:

(01-14-2024, 09:45 AM)Sneakers Wrote: What information do you have that supports this conclusion?

How much time ya got?  Here's a short and easy read to start with:

https://www.amazon.com/Rent-Too-Damn-Hig...B0078XGJXO

This reference illustrates exactly why you are so frequently misinformed and incorrect.  You unquestioningly wrap your arms around whatever theory you're spoon-fed, (typically by the LEFT) embracing it forever as the Ultimate Truth. 

1)   It was written by a "political thinker".  That alone should give you cause to be skeptical of its "conclusions".
2)   It was published in 2012.  All actual data and research utilized is, at minimum, twelve years out of date relative to current conditions.
3)   #1,265 best seller rank in the category of Sociology of Urban Areas................wow!  I wonder what #1,266 looks like.

For whatever it's worth, I interact with a wide variety of contractors on a regular basis and they all report labor shortages to be their primary challenge in today's market.

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