Why Is My Rent So High?

On the first episode of Crash Course, Michael Walker speaks to four experts to help explain why his rent is so high. The answer will involve forays into the economics of rent, the history of social housing, the financial reforms of Margaret Thatcher, and the politics of gentrification.Featuring:Laurie MacFarlane, Co-Author of Rethinking the Economics of Land and HousingJohn Boughton, Author of Municipal Dreams: The Rise and Fall of Council HousingDanisha Kazi, Senior Economist at Positive MoneyAnna Minton, Author of Big Capital: Who is London For?Presenting & Scripting: Michael WalkerProduction & Editing: Lewis Bassett and Patrick HeardmanSound Design: Patrick HeardmanTo support Crash Course - and to access bonus content - become a patron at patreon.com/crashcoursepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.