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How We Build More Housing with Brad Hargreaves

"Econ 102" with Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg

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Cultural Metaphors and Urban Development Challenges

This chapter features a lively discussion of American identity through cultural metaphors such as bagels and hamburgers, while exploring the challenges of semiconductor plant construction under regulatory frameworks. It critiques government inefficiencies in housing development and emphasizes the innovative California Forever project aimed at creating sustainable urban centers. Additionally, the chapter highlights the unique case of Kiryas Joel, examining its socio-economic dynamics and growth amid rising urban costs.

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