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Essays on urban policy

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Nov 12, 2025ACX

What Happened To SF Homelessness?

Scott examines San Francisco's apparent improvement in homelessness, finding the main effect was decreased tent encampments due to court rulings allowing easier clearing, not actual reduction in homeless population, revealing a basic tradeoff between visibility and homeless welfare.

19 min read 2,897 words

Jun 29, 2022ACX

Highlights From The Comments On San Fransicko

Scott Alexander shares reader comments on his 'San Fransicko' book review, covering homelessness, crime statistics, and urban policy debates.

63 min read 9,636 words

crime statistics data analysis drug addiction

Jun 23, 2022ACX

Book Review: San Fransicko

A detailed review of Michael Shellenberger's 'San Fransicko', examining its critiques of San Francisco's progressive policies on homelessness, drugs, and crime.

166 min read 25,602 words

book review crime drug policy