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> it is not for the market to adapt to our needs, it is for us to adapt to the market and hopefully we can extract what we need.

The market isn't a magical entity which demands human sacrifices. It's quite possible to keep it reigned in with a combination of banning private property investments[1] with public housing and urban renewal projects. Cut down on detrimental demand and increase supply.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28422768



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