Expropriation Unlikely in Berlin, But So Is Cheaper Housing
The federal government ought to deregulate rents nationally.
Housing
Spain Tries to Solve Yesterday’s Housing Crisis
Prices are already down due to the pandemic.
German Left Has Wrong Ideas for Housing Market
Don’t add regulation to solve problems created by regulation in the first place.
Swedish Housing Crisis Has Similarities with Netherlands
Both countries struggle to find the right balance between public and private.
Be Careful About Bringing Back Big Government
More government is not the solution to every problem.
Statism Makes a Comeback in the United Kingdom
The dual shock of coronavirus and Brexit is giving statism a new lease on life.
Biden’s Housing Plan Emulates Europe
In a good way.
The American Dream Could Use Some European Inspiration
European countries went through — and solved — some of the problems America has.
Berlin Shows How Not to Do Housing Policy
Freezing rents is a stopgap measures that ignores why rents are rising in the first place.
Cracks in California’s Progressive Model
California Democrats have a blind spot when it comes to the state’s housing crisis.
EU Budget Fight, California’s Housing Crisis and Trump’s Threats
Center-right leaders in wealthy member states can bolster their Euroskeptic credentials by fighting the EU’s budget proposal.
Merkel Presents Alternative Eurozone Plan, Erdoğan Calls Early Elections
Germany would expand the Eurogroup in order to promote economic reforms.
The Rent Is Too High, Partisanship Versus Democracy
Expanding affordable housing in America’s major cities is the key to reducing inequality.
British Housing Shortage Requires National Effort
Until there is a change in British policy, the dream of owning a property will remain just that — a dream.
Fannie, Freddie Downgraded
The two semi-private mortgage giants were bail out by the United States government.