UC Irvine Professor of Economics Jan Brueckner then took the stage first to discuss one of the greatest concerns for employers in Irvine; the need for more affordable workforce housing. Statewide, a serve shortage of housing for all types of workers is posing a major threat to attracting and retaining skilled labor. Irvine is one of California’s premier job centers. Yet, housing costs continue to escalate.

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