The World Cup provides a unique diplomatic opportunity for North American co-hosts (US, Canada, Mexico) to overcome deep historical and political frictions. Despite ongoing economic tensions and border disputes, the region maintains profound integration, evidenced by $1 trillion in annual cross-border trade and large trans-national populations. The shared cultural experience of major global events can transcend nationalistic divides, allowing leaders to refocus on common ground. Policymakers should leverage such moments to promote cooperation and build social bridges, mitigating geopolitical disputes that threaten continental stability.
Federal Threats on the Horizon Are Killing Housing Supply Growth Now
English Summary
CATO argues that proposed federal regulations, specifically those restricting institutional investors in Build-to-Rent (BTR) properties, are already causing significant contraction in housing supply. The key evidence is that the mere threat of such legislation has led developers to pause or abandon projects, freezing billions in investment and forcing capital redirection away from rental housing. The policy implication is that federal and local governments must withdraw from housing market decisions, as regulatory overreach creates unnecessary distortions and hinders the natural function of a complex, self-regulating market.
中文摘要
CATO主張，擬議的聯邦法規，特別是那些限制機構投資者參與建租型房產（BTR）的規定，已導致住房供應出現顯著收縮。關鍵證據顯示，僅僅是立法威脅，就促使開發商暫停或放棄項目，凍結了數十億美元的投資，並迫使資本從租賃住房市場轉移。政策意涵是，聯邦和地方政府必須退出住房市場決策，因為監管越權會造成不必要的扭曲，阻礙一個複雜、自我調節市場的自然運作。
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