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Rahman ’26: Economic populism offers campaign wins, not solutions

Rahman critiques Mamdani's affordability plans as popular but economically unfounded and potentially unworkable.
The author argues supply-side limits are the core of housing affordability challenges.
Rahman points to rising city budgets and costly projects as evidence government expansion doesn't guarantee better services.
The piece cites high costs of major projects and questionable returns on long-term investments.
Rahman cites education and test score data to question the efficacy of expansive public programs.
The author references federal programs as bureaucratic barriers contributing to policy failures.
Rahman urges Providence to learn from New York’s experience when considering affordability measures.
The article asserts a broader Democratic shift away from ‘TikTok progressives’ toward serious policymaking.
The author emphasizes factual scrutiny over popularity in evaluating candidates.
The piece closes by urging informed civic engagement and responsibility for Brown students.

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