Noteworthy chart, from Ryan Avent:
I do expect that in the future Texas’ relatively growth-friendly approach to new construction will continue to make it a major destination for migration. California would be well-served by increasing the level of density allowed in its most vibrant cities. But much myth-making aside, there’s no Texas growth miracle.
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