Judd Kessler, Wharton professor of business economics and public policy and author of Lucky by Design, tells how affordable housing lotteries function, why they generate hidden markets, and how better design could improve outcomes for renters.
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The Unintended Consequences of Affordable Housing Lotteries
Wharton professor of business economics and public policy examines how affordable housing lotteries in major cities create hidden markets and distort access to scarce housing.
January 21, 2026
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