Scott Alexander at Astral Codex Ten makes an interesting point about the term “no evidence” (HT-Gus Van Horn). Alexander notes
Doubling Down on Failed Policies
If we objectively evaluate government’s involvement in housing over the past century, we will discover a legacy of failed policies.
A Lesson from Road Subsidies
In the early twentieth century the Good Roads movement successfully framed improved roads as a “public good.” Better roads, the
Putting Money Where the Mouth Is
Activists are more than happy to spend money on their pet projects. That money, however, isn’t their own—it comes from
The Demand for Housing Equity
Increasingly, housing activists are calling for housing equity. This might seem like a call for justice, but the activists use
Friday Roundup 12-17-21
New York City is considering a law that would prohibit landlords from considering most criminal convictions while screening prospective tenants.
The Solution to the Housing Shortage
The methods for dealing with a supply shortage are well-known. Prices can be increased to curtail demand. Retailers can move
When Capitalists and Socialists Seem to Agree
It is extremely rare for socialists and capitalists to agree on an issue. After all, socialists believe that the state