discussion 4126

For this week’s weekly assignment, your post should answer the following questions about the New York Time’s article “Why Can’t We Get Cities Right?” (Krugman Can’t Get Cities Right.pdf). For full credit, make sure you answer each question. Commenting on classmates’ posts is not required for this assignment.

1. Which one of the models we discussed this week applies to urban land-use regulation as described in this article? Why?

2. What are the causes of the problems described in the article?

3. What invested interest does the Federal Government have in these issues?

4. Do you agree or disagree with the author?