It’s good to be wary of monocausotaxophilia — the love of single causes that explain everything. At the same time, it’s important to see connections where they exist. This analysis makes the (convincing) case for why housing shortages are at the root of a wide range of issues, and that «solving it needs to become everyone’s highest priority.» Building more houses and flats will mean better jobs, healthier people, lower carbon emissions.

From Weekly Filet #362, in September 2021.