As brouhaha descends into Washington anarchy — with Congressional leaders again at impasse over economic stimulus measures — experts warn the economic crisis brought on by the novel coronavirus outbreak could continue and worsen.
Of particular concern is a widely predicted eviction crisis, which when compounded by the preexisting shortage of affordable housing in the Phoenix metro, could push conditions for many moderate- and low-income residents from crisis to collapse.
Citing analysis by global investment consultant Stout Risius and Ross, a report from the Associated Press published Thursday quantified the emergency’s scope.