Bryan Caplan - Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation

The video discusses the book 'Build Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation,' which explores the benefits of deregulating housing. It highlights current restrictive regulations, such as zoning laws and minimum lot sizes, and argues that deregulation could significantly reduce housing costs, improve living standards, and address social issues like inequality and mobility. The book also suggests that deregulation could have environmental benefits and reduce crime. The author proposes solutions to potential problems caused by deregulation, such as traffic and parking issues.

What is the relationship between housing costs and fertility rates according to the author?

How does the author argue that housing regulation impacts crime rates?

What reasons does the author provide for the persistence of housing regulations?