million dollar question

Twelve Americans. One million dollars. And a question that puts what you think you know on the line.

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Some say capitalism is failing America.

Others say it's still the best system we've got.

👇 Where do you stand?

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

@charliebilello And that's before you take into account the additional costs of burdensome regulations.

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

While many call for rent freezes, NYC has used rent controls for 80 years. Landlords argue these rules make it impossible to afford basic building repairs. How many NYC apartments are currently "ghosted" (kept off the market) because renovation is not financially viable under these regulations?
A. Fewer than 2,000
B. More than 25,000
C. Around 10,000

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Prices are going up...again. It's time to ask the hard questions. Go to https://t.co/I192DiVnrm take the quiz and be part of the solution. #affordabilitycrisis #inflation

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

@FoxNews "In line with expectations"? Maybe we should expect better...either government works or it should get out of the way.

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

It's time to start asking the tough questions.

[The New York Times @nytimes]

Breaking News: U.S. inflation surged to a 4.2% annual rate in May, as higher energy prices put more pressure on the economy. https://t.co/f5ZEMpwzRy

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Who's got that kind of cash? #housingcrisis #affordabilitycrisis

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Tariffs, zoning, regulations. Just more government restrictions sabotaging the market and leaving people hurting.

[unusual_whales @unusual_whales]

"Higher prices for construction materials are worsening housing-affordability problems for more Americans," per WSJ

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

When you make it harder to build, you make it harder to afford a home. We have to start talking about how zoning and regulations are impacting the supply shortage. #housingcrisis

[Scott Turner @SecretaryTurner]

Homeownership makes stronger families, stronger communities, and a stronger nation.

During National Homeownership Month, and every month, HUD is tirelessly working to make the American Dream a reality for individuals and families across the country.

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Prices going up. Everything costing more. But do you know what’s causing it? Are you sure? We’re putting $1 million dollars on the line. Let’s see if you’re right.

Go to https://t.co/XtBWX2McjR and take the quiz.

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Too many regulations = higher costs + longer timelines #affordability #crisis

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

@RobertBluey Can we solve a problem if we won't acknowledge the real cause?

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Overregulation is pricing people out of healthcare. Hiding this truth behind subsidies does nothing to solve the actual problem.

[Cato Institute @CatoInstitute]

Short-term health plans can cost up to 66% less than the cheapest Obamacare plan because they're exempt from its costliest regulations. Trump's 2018 rule proved this relief works—and that the next president can undo such a regulation. Congress should make Trump’s 2018 rule permanent, notes Cato’s @mfcannon.

https://t.co/pC1E68YOY5

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Light rail costs 50% more and takes on average 6 months longer in the US than in the EU. Why are we paying more for technology that isn't even new?

[Nick Gillespie @nickgillespie]

Light rail is to urban development what monorails and streetcars used to be. What *is* it about trains, a 19th century technology, that we just can't seem to shake the desire to bilk taxpayers for them?

[Nick Gillespie @nickgillespie]

Win a $1 million from @feeonline !

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

Is it harder today than it was for your parents or grandparents to get ahead?

Why or why not?

👇 Join the conversation.

[Jay Parsons @jayparsons]

This new research paper from the Minneapolis Fed goes to great pains to say "Rent control has been a total disaster in St. Paul" in the most polite possible ways. That's hard to do!

But, seriously, it's a great paper. One less-discussed unintended consequence of rent control that the authors note: Rent control has devalued apartments and thereby shifted a larger share of St. Paul's tax burden onto homeowners.

"With operating costs rising and rent increases constrained, the per-unit sales price of apartments has fallen. ... With lower market valuation for multifamily properties, homeowners are paying a larger share of the property tax levy."

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

@IsabellaMWeber If the experts are worried, shouldn't we at least listen?

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

We've got a question for them. What's really causing the affordability crisis?

[The Economist @TheEconomist]

The next generation of illiberal leftism is gaining ground. It is time to fight back https://t.co/D8h9Jjzbrj

[million dollar question @MDollarQ]

@TheEconomist How much do these Gen-zers know about the intervention, regulation, and control state and local governments are already exerting in the marketplace?