Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.

In your response, you should do the following.

• Express and support your opinion.
• Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

[image|src:'/images/toefl-academic-discussion/doctor-gupta.jpg'|quiz|width:72px] Doctor Gupta:
This week, we will be discussing a shortage of affordable housing that exists in many countries. In these places, housing-both apartments (flats) and houses-are expensive, because populations are growing faster than new housing is being built. Now, think about places in your country that have a housing shortage. In your post, I would like you to indicate the most effective way for the government to address a housing shortage in your country. Please explain why you think so.

[image|src:'/images/toefl-academic-discussion/claire.jpg'|quiz|width:72px] Claire:
In my country, there is a lack of affordable housing in the big cities. Low-cost housing exists in areas outside of the cities, but that means workers have long commutes to reach their jobs in the cities. I recommend that my government create initiatives to encourage the construction of large buildings with many affordable apartments in cities.

[image|src:'/images/toefl-academic-discussion/paul.jpg'|quiz|width:72px] Paul:
Claire's recommendation is fine, but many people prefer to live in a house rather than an apartment, even if they have longer commutes. Living in a house can be quieter and more private. So, I believe my government should give subsidies or tax relief to construction companies to build small, affordable single-family houses on unused land that surrounds many cities.