No period of housebuilding in the 20th or 21st century met that achieved in the 1890s or 1930s, which was overwhelmingly private sector led. Despite the fact that post-WWII we needed to replace homes… (View Post)

Private sector operators won't do that if there's no competition. Private sector operators will do that if there's competition. If anyone can build a home and make a profit, then bette… (View Post)

They could if the cost of construction fell, which could easily happen by tackling the one artificially high cost that dominates . . . the cost of land. The cost of land is artificially high because … (View Post)

Its a juicy topic. (View Post)

Great to hear that the US fiscal deficit has been eliminated. The deficit has been eliminated, right? Insert Padme and Anakin meme. (View Post)