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posted ago by Narg ago by Narg +110 / -0

Basically, do exactly the opposite of what New York's Mamdani and other socialists, Communists, and progressives (remember that one?) do. Cut regulations and red tape,

YOU know this, but it's nice to read about a turn-around such as this one.

https://www.profstonge.com/p/how-argentina-cut-home-costs-70

Milei’s deregulation sent rental supply up 170%.

Rental listings tripled.

200,000 vacant units came on market.

Buenos Aires housing went from Hunger Games to It’s a Wonderful Life.


Back in the United States, too many people do NOT understand this. Or economics generally:

Democrats are using housing affordability to win elections with policies that make it worse. To, ironically, win more elections.

They could copy Milei and fix it within a year. Unfortunately, their voters don’t understand this. And their donors and NGOs don’t want to understand it.

So expect more pain — and more Socialist wins — in blue cities and states.

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