Misleading Price Signals During Housing Booms
During periods of rapid asset price inflation, such as the housing boom before 2008, the rising prices themselves can be misinterpreted by market participants as a signal of continued future growth. This perception can encourage further investment based on flawed expectations of appreciation rather than on underlying economic fundamentals.
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