How Did Housing Get So Expensive — and What Solutions Would Actually Work?
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
Why has housing become so expensive, and which policies would actually improve affordability? Join our panel of expert economists for an accessible discussion of what has driven rising housing costs, what determines whether new housing gets built, and which local, state, and federal solutions are most likely to work.
Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Andra Ghent, Ivory Boyer Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics.
Campus Locations: Garff Executive Education Building - Robert H. and Katharine B. (GARFF). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM.
Can America Keep Its Promises? Social Security and the Math Washington Avoids
International Affairs & Global Enterprise (MIAGE)
The United States faces significant fiscal challenges driven by demographic changes, rising federal expenditures, and long-term budget pressures. This forum will examine the future of Social Security, federal spending priorities, and the policy tradeoffs economists believe policymakers must confront in the years ahead.
Panelists
Adam Looney, Marriner S. Eccles Institute
Elena Patel, Brookings Institute
Moderator: Scott Schaefer, Department of Economics
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Campus Locations: Virtual. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
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Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026.
Day After Thanksgiving
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 27, 2026.
Christmas Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
New Year's Day
University Observed Holidays
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 1, 2027.