The Rate of Return on Everything, 1870–2015 [pdf]

Re:The Rate of Return on Everything, 1870–2015 [pdf] by AnthonyMouse on Monday May 06, 2019 @11:55AM (#19840544)

For one thing you're talking about two different businesses. It's very common for companies to rent the space they're in. Then the commercial tenant is providing the value you're referring to but the landlord is the one who receives the increase in property values.

But even regardless of that, it doesn't change the numbers. The majority of the increase in real estate prices goes to corporations rather than individuals. An explanation of why it happens doesn't change that it does.

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Re:The Rate of Return on Everything, 1870–2015 [pdf] by Mirioron on Monday May 06, 2019 @08:17PM (#19845247)

But it matters in a comparison like this, because commercial real estate gets used to run businesses. Businesses, especially in high value real estate areas, tend to increase real estate prices even further by providing well-paying jobs and useful services. The comparison is like looking at a fireplace and then saying that it's warmer in the fireplace areas. We're talking about justifying action against businesses here. It matters where the value comes from.

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