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What's Going on With the U.S. Housing Market?

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Nimbyism and Environmental Regulations: A Costly Consequence

This chapter explores how nimbyism affects construction projects by leveraging environmental regulations to halt development. It argues that this resistance not only raises costs and delays projects but also hinders innovation in building practices, impacting housing availability and environmental efforts.

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