Krugman blames the destructiveness of the hurricane partly on climate change and partly on Houston’s lack of zoning. We take these on, and also defend the “price gouger,” who genuinely saves lives.

Krugman Blog Post

“Zoning: Both Sides Get It Wrong” (August 29, 2017)

What Krugman Said

“The Texas Unmiracle”

Related Article

“Why Houston Flooding Isn’t a Sign of Climate Change,” by Roy Spencer

Related Tom Woods Show Episodes

Ep. 987 “Price Gouging” Is Urgently Necessary
Ep. 932 Zoning: Do We Need It?

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