Some progressives argue that housing is a right, but if 10000 people move to a town with 7500 units, the resulting scarcity means rationing by a centralized bureaucracy. In a price economy, there will be an economic motive to build more housing, and the result would be more supply and lower prices.
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We don't believe you Mr Jenrick - Red Brick