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Copenhagen Denmark

The American Dream Could Use Some European Inspiration

European countries went through — and solved — some of the problems America has.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 25, 2020January 16, 2023
Berlin Germany

Berlin Shows How Not to Do Housing Policy

Freezing rents is a stopgap measures that ignores why rents are rising in the first place.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 12, 2020April 25, 2023
San Francisco California

Cracks in California’s Progressive Model

California Democrats have a blind spot when it comes to the state’s housing crisis.

Nick OttensNick OttensDecember 28, 2018November 29, 2021

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.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 3, 2018November 26, 2021
Angela Merkel

Merkel Presents Alternative Eurozone Plan, Erdoğan Calls Early Elections

Germany would expand the Eurogroup in order to promote economic reforms.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 19, 2018November 13, 2021

The Rent Is Too High, Partisanship Versus Democracy

Expanding affordable housing in America’s major cities is the key to reducing inequality.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 10, 2018January 16, 2023
London England

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.

David DowningDavid DowningOctober 17, 2014October 25, 2021

Fannie, Freddie Downgraded

The two semi-private mortgage giants were bail out by the United States government.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 9, 2011November 13, 2021

Will the “Affordable Housing” Lie Ever Die?

An investigation by The Washington Post found nothing but waste and fraud and abuse in Housing and Urban Development.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 18, 2011April 20, 2022

Get Rid of Fannie and Freddie

The United States government shouldn’t be in the mortgage business.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 9, 2011April 20, 2022

American Housing Market Must Be Freer: Volcker

Housing is too dependent on government.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 20, 2010November 13, 2021

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