We know how to end homelessness. We just won't pay for it

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What happened

Japan has the lowest measured rate of homelessness of any wealthy nation.

Finland is the only country in Europe that has driven homelessness down over decades rather than watched it climb.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:40:01 UTC.

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