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E51: How We Build More Housing with Brad Hargreaves & Noah Smith
Mar 22, 2024
Discussion on future of real estate, impact of regulations, and potential of new cities with Brad Hargreaves & Noah Smith. Exploring housing challenges, finance, floor area ratio, construction material costs, fire safety, government intervention, and building new cities.
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- Housing shortages require reforms beyond zoning regulations, including exploring mass timber technologies.
- Stricter lending standards post-2008 have hindered smaller developers' access to loans, exacerbating housing shortages.
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Impact of Real Estate on Economy and Business Cycle
Real estate plays a significant role in the economy, as seen in the 2008 crash where excessive debt and risky financial practices led to a major economic downturn. Housing has historically been a key component of the business cycle, with major fluctuations in construction affecting economic growth. However, since 2008, housing has been less influential in economic recovery, contributing to a shortage of housing that persists today.
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