Guest opinion: Mark Fearer: Simple economic theory doesn’t solve housing crisis

The housing crisis facing Boulder and Colorado demands serious solutions beyond simplistic free-market theory. While building more affordable housing is crucial, we can't ignore the immediate need to protect the 54% of Boulder residents who rent their homes. It's time to move past ideological arguments and focus on practical solutions that work — including giving cities back their right to implement moderate rent stabilization policies.

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The housing crisis facing Boulder and Colorado demands serious solutions beyond simplistic free-market theory. While building more affordable housing is crucial, we can't ignore the immediate need to protect the 54% of Boulder residents who rent their homes. It's time to move past ideological arguments and focus on practical solutions that work — including giving cities back their right to implement moderate rent stabilization policies.

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