tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889026769761133073.post3245533897752256947..comments2023-12-22T08:42:36.132+00:00Comments on Gaian Economics: Just Use It!Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12845612174674783187noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889026769761133073.post-47259923425803526832008-07-17T14:38:00.000+01:002008-07-17T14:38:00.000+01:00I've never understood the dynamics of loads of emp...I've never understood the dynamics of loads of empty spaces where there could be something happening. Over the years, friends have often been shocked by the rents and business rates required to open something in a backstreet where half the shops are non-operational. The propertied classes have decided that rents and property values must be maintained and not be allowed to be seen slipping, otherwise why not just rent out the long-empty spaces for peanuts or just offer it free on short lets? Market for them, market schmarket for everyone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com