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PUBLICATIONS

Lindberg, D.G. The price elasticity of senior housing demand: is it a necessity or a luxury?. Bus Econ 57, 204–216 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1057/s11369-022-00282-3

ARTICLES & INTERVIEWS

“The Price Elasticity of Senior Housing Demand.” National Association for Business Economics Annual Meeting, October 2022.

Panelist. InterFace Conference Group’s Seniors Housing West Conference, “Getting Good Data”, March 2019 & February 2020.

“Buildings Matter.” TELS Summit, Financial Performance Sessions, May 2017.

“Finding Your Niche.” American Society of Consultant Pharmacists Conference, Business Solutions Session, November 2015.

Panelist. Direct Supply’s Quarterly Meeting, Senior Living Trends Panel, October 2015.