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Janet Yellen: “The level of new construction of residential investment remains quite low relative to underlying demographic trends.”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
The level of new construction of residential investment remains quite low relative to underlying demographic trends.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen notes low new construction levels in housing compared to demographic needs.

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