Housing and Emissions
Bryan argues that blocking affordable housing in California may lead to higher emissions elsewhere, undermining environmental goals. He contrasts Houston's relatively deregulated development environment with San Francisco, highlighting that while Houston has less citywide regulation, it still maintains a natural separation of land uses driven by market forces. This discussion challenges common perceptions about housing regulations and their impact on emissions.In this clip
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Why Housing Is Artificially Expensive and What Can Be Done About It (with Bryan Caplan)
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