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Moreover, programs like free buses are pointed out as non-solutions that could lead to overcrowding and safety issues. The recurring theme is that such policies are unsustainable, funded by higher taxes that inevitably get passed down to residents through increased costs of living.
The Reality of Economic Incentives and State Welfare
A deep concern revolves around the economic principle that tax burdens and regulations drive away investment. Expert opinions cited argue that price controls and rent regulations only worsen housing shortages and escalate costs because they discourage builders from constructing new housing.