The selfish interest of homeowners and landowners is generally to prevent the creation of new homes and new land.
The selfish interest of renters and businesses is generally the opposite.
I suspect that New York City has an unusually high ratio of the latter to the former (in terms of political power).
Obviously, people frequently vote against their selfish interests. But it’s at least slightly relevant. Anyway, you brought it up.
The selfish interest of homeowners and landowners is generally to prevent the creation of new homes and new land.
The selfish interest of renters and businesses is generally the opposite.
I suspect that New York City has an unusually high ratio of the latter to the former (in terms of political power).
Obviously, people frequently vote against their selfish interests. But it’s at least slightly relevant. Anyway, you brought it up.