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Essays on YIMBYism

2 essays

May 1, 2023ACX

Change My Mind: Density Increases Local But Decreases Global Prices

Scott Alexander argues that increasing housing density in a city may actually increase local prices due to induced demand, while lowering prices nationally.

10 min read 1,474 words

Oct 1, 2018SSC

Steelmanning The NIMBYs

Scott Alexander presents counterarguments to YIMBY housing policies, questioning their effectiveness and considering NIMBY perspectives.

34 min read 5,269 words

agglomeration effects housing policy NIMBYism