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Chuck Marohn interviews Emily Hamilton about a recent article she published at the Foundation for Economic Education website entitled, "The Hidden War on Affordable Housing." Emily is a Research Associate at\xa0George Mason University's Mercatus Center\xa0and she holds a Masters in economics from GMU as well. In this conversation, Chuck and Emily discuss the present lack of single-room occupancy and small-scale housing that used to be so prevalent in the United States and how we might resurrect these forms of affordable housing. They also discuss broader issues of housing affordability across the US and how to adjust government policies to allow for the creation of more affordable housing options.\nEmily and Chuck are both speaking at the upcoming FEEcon, "2017's premier gathering of freedom lovers from all walks of life" hosted by\xa0the Foundation for Economic Education in Atlanta, GA, June 15-17.\xa0Get more information here.\nRight now,\xa0FEEcon is offering a special discount to Strong Towns members,\xa0readers\xa0and listeners. Use the code "MU40off"\xa0to get \xa040% off the ticket price.