In other words, it is designed to insulate power from resource allocation, and thus prevent moral hazards. The introduction of “three arrows” serves to guide expectations and local authorities are all working to adopt effective measures.
The desire for more space is one thing; the ability to get it is another. For some, this choice became more feasible due to other pandemic-related shifts. As I first described some years ago, people's choices around housing represent a trade-off between space, place and price. ﻿[ 3] The widespread shift to working from home reduced the premium on place.