The Rent Is Too Damn High: What To Do About It, And Why It Matters More Than ...

Spot on
Yglesias' observations fit exactly with my experience as a planning consultant. Over and over I see progressives fighting against new housing, usually because of parking and traffic fears. The politics of urbanism are indeed upside down.

Convincing

Well written
Short, to the point, clear, and smart.

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

Yglesias makes a convincing argument for a surprising cause of US's worsening economic inequality : Pervasive low-density residential zoning. The US economy is built out of a relatively small number ... Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

If there is any chance of a Progressive-Libertarian fusionism, Matt Yglesias will be its (Progressive) standard-bearer. Imagine an entire book, written by a self-proclaimed leftist, extolling the ... Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

This short e-book did a great job bringing together some of the development issues that prevent cities from building housing efficiently. NIMBYism, zoning, parking requirements all slow down growth in ... Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

An important book, on an underappreciated problem. Whether you care about affordable housing, or the dangers of excessive regulation, it's hard to disagree that the Rent is Too Damned High. Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

A concise book about a specific topic--rent. The author clearly and persuasively lays out his argument. While I don't agree with everything as written, his work surely starts a debate about a very important and under discussed topic. Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

I was initially afraid this book would make the same arguments as Edward Glaeser's "Triumph of the City," but this fear was unfounded. It's a fresh look at the consequences of anti-urban policy, and one that anyone interested in the economic state of the US should be aware of. Read full review

Review: The Rent Is Too Damn High

Short, to the point, and totally excellent. You should read this book. Read full review