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NetQuarterLatte t1_izfbs2f wrote

I think there's no finish line.

The fact that we have tons of empty storefronts and empty office space suggests it's too hard for new businesses to be created.

If existing employees are stuck in shitty jobs because they employers suck, creating new opportunities will move the needle on job safety and empowerment more than any regulation that intents to improve workers' position.

On the other hand, if we had physical limitations on commercial space available (all storefronts busy, say with skyrocketing commercial rents), I think the marginal low hanging fruit would be different and my criticism would be aimed at something else.

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brianvan t1_izfcjaf wrote

Offices and storefronts are empty because landlords require a small fortune to lease one

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