> I recommend the writings of Prof. William Fischel (author of Zoning Rules![0]) to answer this question-- he uses a Coasian approach to identify that restricti

> I recommend the writings of Prof. William Fischel (author of Zoning Rules![0]) to answer this question-- he uses a Coasian approach to identify that restrictive/exclusionary zoning policy is a rational response by homeowners when they are given undue entitlements. Very interesting, thank you. > It's important to remember that the rise of the automobile happened over this same period, which raised the level of marginal land (and delayed conflict over overpopulation, for at least a few generations). A good point. I expect self driving to extend such an effect.