UM23-17: The House: Is it an Asset or a Liability?

Researchers

• Leora Friedberg
• Wei Sun
• Anthony Webb

Abstract

This project will investigate rising housing debt and the capacity to sustain post-retirement consumption.  Housing debt may leave many households, especially women, minorities, and households with low socioeconomic status, with inadequate retirement resources.

Publications

• The House: Is it an Asset or a Liability? (Research Brief)
• The House: Is it an Asset or a Liability? (Working Paper)

Project Year

2023