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Alex F. Schwartz is a Professor of Public and Urban Policy at the New School. His research focuses on housing and community development, including public housing, affordable housing programs, fair housing, and mixed-income housing strategies. He is the author of the seminal textbook Housing Policy in the United States (4th Edition, 2021), which provides a comprehensive analysis of U.S. housing policies and their socio-economic impacts. The book examines federal, state, and local policy frameworks, including topics like tax incentives, voucher programs, and international comparisons with housing systems in Australia, Canada, and the UK.
His work critically assesses challenges such as reduced financial incentives for homeownership, fair housing program rollbacks, and the role of nonprofits in affordable housing production. Schwartz’s contributions are widely recognized in urban studies, planning, and social policy education. Critics praise the text as an indispensable resource for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.
