"A better housing market" with Cameron Murray

Australia’s housing market has been the topic of intense debate for well over a decade. Prices have surged around the nation and vulnerable people are being left behind. In his 2024 book, “The Great Housing Hijack”, seasoned economist, Cameron Murray, explains that this is precisely what we should expect to see when government steps back from the provision of housing. In other words, the housing market is functioning normally. But is normal good? How can we improve outcomes without crashing the market?And why is everyone so worked up about buying a house anyway?Sam and Cameron explore the core questions we should be asking to frame a constructive conversation about Australia’s housing market. Get full access to Concept Economy at samkellahan.substack.com/subscribe