The Shocking Truth Behind Skyrocketing Housing Costs – Discover How to Solve the Crisis with Bryan Caplan!

In 2024, Russ Roberts introduces the idea of an EconTalk Book Club before discussing books about housing policy and a conversation with Bryan Caplan. Caplan discusses the intricate details surrounding housing regulation in cities such as San Francisco and Houston. He delves into the significance of deregulation, arguing for by-right development policies that allow property owners more freedom to build and new housing solutions in charter cities like Próspera, Honduras. Caplan emphasizes how eliminating regulations that constrain development could lead to positive outcomes for homeowners, tenants, and the overall housing market. The end goal is to create a more vibrant and accessible housing environment that benefits all parties involved.