Colyar does think government policy could reduce prices in two major areas: housing and health care. The government is heavily involved in health care and could pursue policies that reduce costs. And government policy on zoning, land use and related issues could spur the construction of more housing, so that greater supply would help cut into soaring costs.

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[–] NephewAlphaBravo@hexbear.net 23 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

"could help spur"

just fucking build it directly god damn monke-rage

[–] SoyViking@hexbear.net 6 points 3 weeks ago

Well, there is a kernel of truth in there. Universal healthcare and an ambitious programme of constructing good, cheap public housing where the need is greatest would have huge direct and indirect economic benefits for the mass of people.

But they're not going to do that, are they? At best they're going to fuck a bit around with zoning laws and private insurance regulation, rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.