Some progressives argue that housing is a right, but if 10000 people move to a town with 7500 units, the resulting scarcity means rationing by a centralized bureaucracy. In a price economy, there will be an economic motive to build more housing, and the result would be more supply and lower prices.
Living with a crisis of affordable housing
Number of U.S. housing units 1975-2022
More Housing Could Increase Affordability—But Only If You Build It in the Right Places Shelterforce
Why is There Not Enough Affordable Housing? - TechEquity Collaborative
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Why Private Developers Are Rejecting Government Money for Affordable Housing - WSJ
Thursday Night Links American Enterprise Institute - AEI
California has so many new housing laws. Now let's put them to use - Los Angeles Times
How long do Canadians in need have to wait for affordable housing? Depends where they live
Adrian Ransome on LinkedIn: New leasing complete at 795 Davis
We have an affordable housing crisis. States are realizing they, too, can build homes. - Vox
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