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Also important to point out that is volumes that matter for real GDP accounting, not prices. Prices can matter indirectly through a wealth effect, but be a little skeptical about this. And that the sluggishness of price adjustments is what makes the volume cycle so extreme, and what makes housing so important in recessions.  
Also important to point out that is volumes that matter for real GDP accounting, not prices. Prices can matter indirectly through a wealth effect, but be a little skeptical about this. And that the sluggishness of price adjustments is what makes the volume cycle so extreme, and what makes housing so important in recessions.  
== US Housing Shortage ==


== NAHB Index ==
== NAHB Index ==