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California Land Use, The Best American City, San Francisco Politics, and more with Dan Romero

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Navigating California's Land Use Challenges

This chapter explores the complexities of land use reforms in California, highlighting the barriers created by local political coalitions and the concept of 'stasis subsidy.' It examines the evolving urban development landscape in San Francisco, focusing on the Yimby movement and the dynamics of surrounding areas. The discussion includes the impacts of voter preferences on development, the potential for increasing housing density, and the contrasting cultural richness found just outside the city.

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