Why Politicians Want Higher Home Prices
From Radio Rothbard by Mises Institute
February 6, 2026 · Episode 227
About this episode
Ryan McMaken and Christopher Calton discuss the reasons politicians, including Trump, desire higher home prices.
Ryan McMaken of the Mises Institute and Christopher Calton of the Independent Institute talk about why politicians want higher home prices. Even Trump now admits he wants higher home prices, and it's because older voters want their asset prices to go up forever. Be sure to follow Radio Rothbard at https://Mises.org/RadioRothbard Radio Rothbard mugs are available at the Mises Store. Get yours at https://Mises.org/RothMug PROMO CODE: RothPod for 20% off
People in this episode
Guests: Ryan McMaken, Christopher Calton
Topics covered
- home prices
- politics
- real estate
- voter interests
- asset prices
Keywords
- home prices
- politicians
- Trump
- voters
- asset prices
- real estate
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Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mises Institute, Independent Institute
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