"The Effects of Emergency Rental Assistance During the Pandemic: Evidence from Four Cities" - Dr. Anthony DeFusco
Household Finance Seminar Series - Nancy Nicholas Hall Room 1199 (Wisconsin Idea Room)
Event Details
Date
Monday, April 14, 2025
Time
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Location
1199 Nancy Nicholas Hall
Description
Short-term rental assistance programs expanded to unprecedented scale during the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluate these programs using applications to five assistance programs that disbursed more than $200 million via lottery. Drawing on administrative and original survey data, we estimate effects on rent payment, housing stability, financial distress, and health.
Cost
Free
Accessibility
We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 262-661-6058 (voice and text) or email householdfinanceseminar@sohe.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Monday, March 31, 2025, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.