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The Growing Housing Shortage: Consequences of Misguided Housing Policy

July 11, 2026Сергей Рязанцев1 мин

The housing shortage is escalating, a direct consequence of misguided housing policies. Instead of prioritizing and promoting the essential construction of new homes, political efforts are predominantly focused on implementing measures such as rent controls and other regulatory interventions, which often fail to address the root cause of the scarcity.