Why Politicians Want Higher Home Prices

Why Politicians Want Higher Home Prices

February 6, 2026 · Episode 227

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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

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