Who Builds the Building Code?

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Should your home have a sprinkler system installed? Well, the organization likely responsible for your local building code thinks so. But mandating sprinklers in every single family home would be expensive, and this wouldn’t be the first time that regulators failed to sufficiently account for costs and tradeoffs. Join Paul Matzko and Peter Van Doren for a closer look at an organization you’ve never heard of, the International Code Council, which has significant influence on what gets built in America today.

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Who Builds the Building Code?

Unintended Consequences

published about a year ago

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11 episodes

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Unintended Consequences

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Trade Policy as an Act of Self-Immolation 27:33

13 days ago27:33

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On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced the largest tariffs in more than a century, sparking a stockmarket crash and heightening fears of a potential recession. It shouldn’t be a surprise for our listeners; one of our episodes last year covered the sweeping tariffs then being proposed by candidate Trump. But now that the tariffs are actually here, tune in as Paul and Peter discuss the likely negative effects for the US economy and American consumers. Then stick around for the second half of the episode for an update on the status of the TikTok ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Congestion Pricing and VMT Taxes 27:14

7 weeks ago27:14

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New York City’s congestion pricing policy is meant to reduce traffic in Manhattan and to raise money for public transit. But it’s attracted the ire of many, including President Donald Trump. Join Paul Matzko and Peter Van Doren as they discuss what congestion pricing is, why it’s so controversial, and why it’s generally a good idea to more accurately price the use of roads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Who Builds the Building Code? 26:38

11 weeks ago26:38

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Jimmy Carter, the Great Deregulator 26:26

15 weeks ago26:26

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Obituaries for the late President Jimmy Carter have been filled with profuse praise for his post-presidential philanthropic work. But Carter wasn't just good once he left office; he was one of the most underrated presidents in US history. As Paul and Peter discuss, his administration enacted policies that deregulated a swath of industries from trucking to broadcasting, ultimately laying the foundation for the next several decades of American prosperity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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A Politics of Nostalgia: Economic Policy Under Biden and Trump 57:07

28 weeks ago57:07

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There is substantial overlap between the Biden and Trump administrations on economic policy. Both presidents have favored protectionist industrial policy and higher import tariffs. Yet these policies would not only fail to return America to the economy of the early 20th century; they would harm most ordinary American workers and consumers in the attempt. In this episode, Peter and Paul discuss the incredible cost of Trump’s proposed tariff increases, the retrograde nature of Biden’s approach to the steel industry, and a surprising result from the research on universal basic income. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Regulatory Expectations Get a Reality Check: Boeing, Chevron, and Antitrust 1:01:40

37 weeks ago1:01:40

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Theory is elegant, but even the most well-designed and well-intentioned theory of regulation may not survive the acid test of reality. First, Paul and Peter discuss the dilemma faced by federal regulators trying to address Boeing’s safety record and the risk that (in)action might push more passengers to drive instead. Then Peter offers a counterintuitive take on the Supreme Court ending Chevron deference, deflating some of the hot air from the decision’s most ardent supporters and critics. Finally, they are joined by Professor Thomas Hazlett to dig deeper into the surprising outcomes from the T-Mobile – Sprint megamerger in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Should You Have the Right To Repair Your John Deere Tractor? 1:03:08

1 year ago1:03:08

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It’s tractor week at Unintended Consequences with special guest Ike Brannon, who is a Senior Fellow at the Jack Kemp Foundation, about the right to repair movement and the struggle of farmers over whether John Deere can restrict their right to tinker with their own tractors. But first, Peter and Paul talk about government restrictions on manufactured homes as well as efforts by state officials to override local opposition to upzoning. (For those interested in doing a little extra reading about how houses are shrinking, here is a deep dive from the New York Times .) And the episode ends with a surprising paper about how unions actually lower wages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Starter Homes, Electric Vehicles, and Poverty 1:06:33

1 year ago1:06:33

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Incentives matter, but they don’t care about your intentions. In this episode Paul and Peter start by talking with special guest and Truist Distinguished Professor of Economics at Winston-Salem State University Craig Richardson. He discusses how the federal government tried to prevent greedy banks from taking advantage of homebuyers but just ended up making it harder for first-time homebuyers, especially those from minority communities, to afford a house. They also discuss a review of Matthew Desmond’s book Poverty, by America , as well as efforts by the Biden administration to boost the transition to electric vehicles. Featuring Peter Van Doren, Paul Matzko, and Craig Richardson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Whiskey, Electricity, and Antitrust 1:05:00

2 years ago1:05:00

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Peter and Paul discuss three topics – adulterated whiskey, Texan electricity, and Brandeisian antitrust – with one core theme: government action under political pressure is a poor substitute for market discipline. With special guests Macy Scheck and Daniel Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Enforcing Smart Water Management Policies and Encouraging Bureaucratic Neutrality is Harder Than You Might Imagine 1:03:54

2 years ago1:03:54

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Is there an “optimal hypocrisy” when it comes to enforcing laws and regulations? That’s the central theme in this episode of Unintended Consequences , which covers both water policy and the neutrality of government economists. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Railroad Profiteering and Mortgage Forbearance 51:48

2 years ago51:48