Population growth produces additional households with purchasing capacity, with other demand factors unchanged. What is the expected effect on housing demand?
Correct Answer
B) Increased demand for housing
Growth in households with purchasing capacity tends to increase housing demand, other factors held constant. Population alone does not quantify the change. Source: https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/ah501.pdf
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Growth in households with purchasing capacity tends to increase housing demand, other factors held constant. Population alone does not quantify the change. Source: https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/pdf/ah501.pdf
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