The Libertarian

The Libertarian: How Housing Got So Expensive

The hidden forces behind the affordable housing crisis in some of America's largest cities.

The Libertarian•December 20, 2017
The Libertarian: How Housing Got So Expensive

Richard Epstein explores how land use regulations have led to sky-high housing prices in some of America's largest cities.

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