Virginia

Inclusionary Zoning Hurts More Than It Helps

Published: 2019 | Emily Hamilton | Mercatus Institute Abstract Inclusionary zoning is popular among policymakers for two reasons. First, it appears “free.” It produces affordable housing units without an outlay of tax dollars. Second, it allows policymakers to appear as…

What are Private Governments Worth?

Published: 2005 | Amanda Agan and Alexander Tabarrok | George Mason University Abstract Homeowners associations (HOAs) and other local private governments are expanding in number both in the United States and around the world. Local private governments are also expanding…