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The Grumpy Economist: How We Broke (And May Be Fixing) Housing

Government interventions have grossly distorted housing markets — but a promising new movement may counteract some of the damage.

The Grumpy Economist•March 18, 2020
The Grumpy Economist: How We Broke (And May Be Fixing) Housing

John Cochrane examines the government’s role in housing, from restricting development to subsidizing low-income options to giving preferential treatment to homeowners. The good news? Some of the more extreme distortions are generating a backlash that may lead to more affordable housing in the not-too-distant future.

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John H. Cochrane

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