11min chapter

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E59: Bryan Caplan on Housing Regulation, Fertility, and Crime

"Upstream" with Erik Torenberg

CHAPTER

Benefits of Housing Deregulation

The chapter explains the positive impacts of housing deregulation on various societal aspects, such as high housing prices, living standards, equality, social mobility, fertility, and crime rates. It discusses the potential benefits of beautifying vacant lots in urban areas to reduce crime and highlights the connection between housing regulations and environmental issues, specifically in California. Additionally, the concept of filtering in response to gentrification critiques is explored, emphasizing how adding more housing options can benefit all individuals in the housing market.

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