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What Happened To SF Homelessness?

Scott examines San Francisco's apparent improvement in homelessness, finding the main effect was decreased tent encampments due to court rulings allowing easier clearing, not actual reduction in homeless population, revealing a basic tradeoff between visibility and homeless welfare.

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Nov 12, 2025 2,897 words 374 likes 827 comments Listen · 21 min Read Read
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Highlights From The Comments On San Fransicko

Scott Alexander shares reader comments on his 'San Fransicko' book review, covering homelessness, crime statistics, and urban policy debates.

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Jun 29, 2022 9,636 words 68 likes 481 comments Listen · 65 min Read Read
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Book Review: San Fransicko

A detailed review of Michael Shellenberger's 'San Fransicko', examining its critiques of San Francisco's progressive policies on homelessness, drugs, and crime.

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Jun 23, 2022 25,602 words 203 likes 874 comments Listen · 178 min Read Read
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