Published Jul 19, 2022

Why Housing Is So Expensive — Particularly in Blue States

Ezra Klein delves into America's housing crisis with Jenny Schuetz, uncovering how restrictive zoning laws and policy failures in Democrat-led states exacerbate homelessness and inequality, while exploring alternative solutions inspired by international practices.

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Why Housing Is So Expensive — Particularly in Blue States

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Rethinking Homeownership

Housing Zoning Laws

Housing Exclusion

Rethinking Housing Policy

Urban Housing Dynamics

Housing Affordability Crisis

Housing Infrastructure Connection

Future of Work

Housing Diversity Insights

Environmental Impact Reviews

Local Democracy Challenges

Gentrification Realities

Housing Policy Experimentation

Understanding Gentrification Dynamics

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Alternative Housing Solutions

Homelessness and Inequality

Housing Policy Failures

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Alternative Housing SolutionsJenny Schuetz, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, discusses the complexities of America's housing crisis. She examines zoning laws, public housing reforms, and international housing policies to offer insights into potential solutions.

Alternative Housing Solutions

Homelessness and InequalityThe homelessness crisis in Democrat-led states is exacerbated by high housing demand and restrictive policies. Jenny Schuetz discusses how these factors, combined with legal and community obstacles, complicate efforts to address the issue.

Homelessness and Inequality

Housing Policy FailuresJenny Schuetz explores the complex interplay between democratic governance and housing policy failures in affluent areas. She examines how local resistance to change and inadequate housing supply impact economic growth and perpetuate inequality.

Housing Policy Failures

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