shortfall

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This long-term slowdown in housing construction has left the region with an older, more strained housing stock and a deep shortfall in affordable options.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Part of that shortfall stems from claiming Social Security early.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

But this year’s shortfall is estimated at 5.8%, rising to 6.7% in a decade.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The most effective way to make up any shortfall?

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In five weeks, on November 29, the index of subprime mortgage bonds, called the ABX, would post its first interest-rate shortfall.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis