To Make Housing Cheaper, Just Build More of It: Matthew Yglesias

When it comes to the current debate over housing affordability, I feel like my position has been clear and consistent: Twelve years ago, I wrote a book called The Rent Is Too Damn High. At the same time, I also have to admit that most Americans do not share my preferred solutions.

My basic argument can be summarized in three words: Build more housing. There are a lot of ways to make that easier — feel free to buy the book! — but increased supply doesn’t seem to be what voters have in mind when they think about ways ...