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The Suburbanist

The Suburbanist

The Case for Biking

It’s a pity, but not unexpected, that biking has been politicized. For the dominant progressive culture, everything you eat, do, and wear…

Jan 16, 2018

The Case for Biking

Jan 16, 2018

The Suburbanist

Transit Needs to Grow Up and Be Profitable

“I believe that the New York City subway is the circulatory system that allows the economic engine of our region to function and flourish.”

Nov 30, 2017

Nov 30, 2017

The Suburbanist

Why Public Transportation is Not A Public Good

Do you ever use public transportation without paying for it? No? Then it is not a public good. You cannot benefit from public…

Nov 23, 2017

Nov 23, 2017

The Suburbanist

Have Sex With Me or I’ll Confiscate Your House

A grotesque movie producer approaches an attractive actress, and says, “You have such a nice career ahead of you. Have sex with me to…

Oct 13, 2017

Oct 13, 2017

The Suburbanist

The Libertarian Case for Government Zoning (Part 2)

Let’s say that a private residential/office/shopping development has a “free” park. Anyone can use it without an admission charge; you…

Oct 10, 2017

Oct 10, 2017

The Suburbanist

The Libertarian Case for Government Zoning

Presented in a conversational format, with fake people Dan (an affable “normie”) and Sam (a socially inept libertarian).

Oct 8, 2017

Oct 8, 2017

The Suburbanist

Don’t Tax The Rich

We’ll start at the end: It’s impossible to tax rich people. But you can pretend to tax them, which only results in harming those who are…

Jun 27, 2017

Jun 27, 2017

The Suburbanist

School-Choice Supporters Miss The Point

How are school-choice supporters missing the point?

Mar 13, 2017

Mar 13, 2017

The Suburbanist

Supermarket Secretary VeDos criticized managers at D.C.

Read THIS first.

Feb 20, 2017

Feb 20, 2017

The Suburbanist

This Is Why Transit Is Expensive

Why are new subway lines so expensive? It’s pretty simple, actually, if you examine the interaction of how buyers bid prices up and sellers…

Feb 16, 2017

Feb 16, 2017

The Suburbanist

The Suburbanist

Urban planning: Market-free decision making, like figuring out what to sell at the state-run grocery. Also: I like suburbs. https://storify.com/The_Suburbanist

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