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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
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If we only focus on demand-side policies without addressing supply-side issues, like increasing housing supply, we will fail to bring down housing prices, which are a significant part of a typical family's budget.
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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson: Politics, Trump, AOC, Elon & DOGE | Lex Fridman Podcast #462
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03/25/25
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
To effectively reduce American poverty, we must implement demand-side policies such as expanding the child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and cash welfare, while also addressing supply-side issues to ensure housing affordability.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
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The left must recognize that constricting housing supply exacerbates inequality, as it limits opportunities for working-class families to afford homes.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
The concept of supply-side progressivism emphasizes the need for increased housing and energy supply to address the fundamental economic challenges of our time.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
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We need to expand the supply of goods or services when implementing aggressive redistribution policies, like increasing rental vouchers in the San Francisco housing market, to avoid driving prices up due to constrained supply.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
The affordability crisis, particularly in housing, is a critical issue that Democrats must address to regain public trust and support.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
There is a tension between the left's focus on wealth redistribution and the need to increase the supply of housing and energy to create opportunities for all.
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Mo Gawdat
04/09/25
@ Tom Bilyeu
If we don't address the consumption side of the economy, the loss of jobs will lead to a collapse, as wealth concentrated in the hands of a few won't sustain the economy.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
The housing problem is not just about the physical structure; it's about creating environments where economic opportunity thrives, allowing diverse populations to innovate and grow together.
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Lex Fridman Cast
03/25/25
@ Lex Fridman
Housing is crucial for freedom and quality of life, as it affects where people can live and their ability to achieve a good life. Housing policy impacts innovation, childcare costs, and the ability to live near family and friends.