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The Rent Is Too Damn High

What To Do About It, And Why It Matters More Than You Think

Book • 2012

Matthew Yglesias

The book discusses how high rent affects not just personal finances but also economic growth, environmental quality, and overall quality of life.

Yglesias argues for deregulation of housing and zoning to increase density and lower costs, benefiting both economic development and individual well-being.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

for his work on housing affordability.

ABUNDANCE! With Ezra Klein

Mentioned by

Matt Christman

while comparing the Abundance agenda to another political idea.

919 - Abruendance Agenda feat. Madinah Wilson-Anton & Matt Bruenig (3/24/25)

Mentioned by

Rob Wiblin

as a book written by

Matt Yglesias

in 2012, arguing that single family residential zoning was causing massive harm in the United States.

#121 – Matthew Yglesias on avoiding the pundit's fallacy and how much military intervention can be used for good

Mentioned by

Ezra Klein

for his work on housing policy.

The Origins of Abundance

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