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TFA is correct that corruption and inequality are major hazards. But the greatest and most immediate threat is the real estate bubble, in my observation. There
by kyllo 12y ago
TFA is correct that corruption and inequality are major hazards. But the greatest and most immediate threat is the real estate bubble, in my observation. There have been plenty of articles pointing out that the prices are unsustainably high and fueled by speculation and artificially cheap loans, and that the construction quality is terrible largely due to embezzlement. It's not a matter of if it all comes crashing down, but when.
- seanmcdirmid 12y agoCorruption and inequality caused much of the real estate bubble, however.
- kyllo 12y agoArguably so, by way of crooked government officials making cheap capital and permits available to their friends in exchange for gifts and insider investment opportunities.