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Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “Key takeaways from BESI’s panel discussion on improving governance in the Golden State.” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Blog Post. [LINK] 

Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “BESI hosts convening of academics and practitioners on making California more affordable.” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Blog Post. [LINK]

Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “3 Takeaways from BESI’s Blue Trifectas Convening.” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Blog Post. [LINK]

Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “How to Build Winning Climate Coalitions.” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Blog Post. [LINK] 

Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “What Drives High Costs in Blue States?” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Policy Brief. [LINK]

Samuel Trachtman. 2025. “Fixing California’s Housing Shortage Requires New Policy and New Politics.” Berkeley Economy and Society Initiative Blog Post. [LINK] 

Samuel Trachtman. 2024. “Expanding the Supply of Essentials in California: An Abundance Policy Framework.” Possibility Lab White Paper. [PDF]

Samuel Trachtman. 2019. “The ACA: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.” Public Health Post. [LINK]