Sydney Ideas
Unlocking the housing crisis
Aug 14, 2023
Philosopher Ingrid Robeyns, Professor Nicole Gurran, and housing market researcher Eliza Owen discuss the ethical foundations of the housing crisis in Australia and explore perspectives on good housing. They examine the ideological choices shaping the housing market, the politicization of the cap debate, and calls for government intervention. The impact of the housing crisis on quality of life and the role of neoliberalism are also explored.
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- Housing should be seen as a human right and not just an investment asset, requiring a moral and philosophical perspective to address the crisis.
- Policy choices and marketization have contributed to increased inequality in Australia's housing market, demanding radical interventions like expanding non-profit housing and affordable housing requirements.
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The importance of understanding the ethical and philosophical foundations of housing
Housing can be seen as a resource to meet essential human needs or as an asset for investment. The conversation should focus on the ethical implications and the choice between prioritizing housing as a human right or as a means of wealth accumulation. Neoliberal policies and the shift towards personal ownership have contributed to the current housing crisis. We must consider alternative options, such as limitarianism and increasing the share of social housing.
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