Analyzing the Impact of Rent Controls on Housing Prices

This podcast chapter explores the potential effects of implementing rent controls on both rent and house prices, with a speaker proposing a 50% decrease if controls were enforced. The conversation delves into the Marxist perspective on the relationship between land, housing, and the housing crisis, discussing the influence of state intervention and the need for increased housing construction. It also examines the complexities of the housing crisis in different cities like Manchester and San Francisco, highlighting the dynamics of housing supply, demand, and population growth.