Tag: house prices
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CommonWeal: Forget about the consequences of your actions
Public authorities would be allowed to seize land under the “Public Land Value Capture” proposal suggested by the think tank Common Weal. In short, public authorities should have the legal […]
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The worst of government poor planning: An economic argument against rent controls
“In many cases rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city—except for bombing.”i Jeremy Corbyn’s announcement that Labour would seek to implement rent […]
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The Hope of Affordable Housing – A Modern Fairy Tale
A Modern Fairy Tale “I’ve got good news and bad news,” says the politician behind the podium – live on tv – sweat dripping from his brow… “Here’s the bad […]
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We Shouldn’t Even Need a Basic Income to Meet Everyones Needs!
Over the past couple of years the popularity of the proposal for a basic income, paid to everyone in the country regardless of their income and occupation (or lack of one) has […]