One of the most interesting things about America is the relationship between the state and the federal governments; and the corollary, what should federal policy be for such a large and diverse country. When it comes to housing, it seems that the government holds two conflicting opinions at the same time: housing should always be both affordable and a good investment. Daniel Hertz explores this interesting question in-depth in his article, “American Housing Policy’s Two Basic Ideas Pull Cities in Opposite Directions”.