Why have housing prices gone up?
Glaeser, Gyourko, and Saks cite regulatory obstacles as a primary reason why housing prices have risen so much since the 1970s. I am not convinced that this explains the possibly bubble-like run-up of the last few years, but here is the paper. Here are Glaeser's other writings on the topic. Via marginal revolution.
April 2005 Archives
Tyler Cowan looks at the DC housing market - interesting reading. He's on to something with respect to traffic.
Chris Anderson on changes in traditional media (TV, Radio, Newspapers).
