Dowell Myers

Dowell Myers is Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at USC, specializing in demographic trends and housing market dynamics. His research examines interactions between population change, housing supply, and urban development patterns.

Myers analyzes how generational transitions, immigration patterns, and economic cycles influence housing markets and residential mobility. Recent work investigates the persistent mismatch between housing supply and demographic demand across U.S. regions.

His publications address California's housing challenges, millennial homeownership trends, and demographic pressures on urban infrastructure. Current projects explore measurement approaches for tracking housing shortages during economic transitions.