Lack of affordable rent plagues cities across the United States
New research by USC housing experts reveals lack of affordable rent is a bigger problem than previously realized, not only in big coastal cities but across much of the United States.
New research by USC housing experts reveals lack of affordable rent is a bigger problem than previously realized, not only in big coastal cities but across much of the United States.
Social Sciences
May 1, 2019
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The rising cost of housing continues to be the single biggest factor undermining residents' satisfaction with life in Los Angeles County, according to the fourth annual Quality of Life Index.
Social Sciences
Apr 25, 2019
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Twitter users in the United States are younger, better educated and more left-leaning than the general population, a survey showed Wednesday.
Internet
Apr 24, 2019
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While a growing number of Americans are struggling to make payments on their auto loans, a new crop of companies is offering alternative ways for car owners to get rid of costly vehicles or earn money while their cars would ...
Automotive
Apr 3, 2019
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While perceptions of computing majors among high school students suggest that the geek stereotype is on the way out, a Penn State Lehigh Valley researcher said that universities may want to reach out to parents, particularly ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2019
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It's not news that rental homes are less energy efficient than other dwellings. Although energy efficiency pays dividends for an owner-occupier, landlords have little incentive to invest, as they would bear the cost without ...
Social Sciences
Feb 21, 2019
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A paper recently published in New Political Economy by a team of academics led by Hulya Dagdeviren, Professor of Economic Development, University of Hertfordshire, concludes that austerity measures over the past decade, especially ...
Economics & Business
Feb 12, 2019
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Canadian households that rely on publicly funded income supports are much more likely to face food insecurity than those reliant on employment income, according to new research from the University of Toronto.
Social Sciences
Feb 6, 2019
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Although the popularity of rooftop solar panels has skyrocketed because of their benefits to consumers and the environment, the deployment has predominantly occurred in white neighborhoods, even after controlling for household ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 10, 2019
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If you can't afford a car or Uber, and there's no major public transit route in your neighbourhood, finding a job and keeping it can be an uphill battle.
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2019
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