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Politics In Motion Live #1: From the Labor Theory of Value to Homelessness. Q&A with David Harvey and Miguel Robles-Durán.

David Harvey's Anti-Capitalist Chronicles

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The Hidden Costs of Homelessness

This chapter explores the financial implications of homelessness in New York City, revealing the exorbitant costs of shelters and contrasting them with hotel prices. The discussion highlights the complexities of homelessness policy and the political motivations that drive profit from vulnerable populations. Additionally, it critiques neoliberalism's role in exacerbating issues of homelessness and calls for a systemic change to prioritize community needs over elite interests.

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