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#211 – Sam Bowman on why housing still isn't fixed and what would actually work

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Balancing Interests: Compensation and Community

This chapter examines the compensation of individuals perceived as disadvantaged in political and economic systems, supported by historical examples such as the NHS and Thatcher's housing reforms. It discusses the complexities surrounding housing privatization and the importance of community involvement in new developments. The chapter emphasizes the necessity of equitable compensation and the nuanced public perceptions of benefits versus direct payments in infrastructural projects.

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