Zohran Mamdani: “In 2022, we lost $23 billion in economic activity because of…”

“And we often talk about delivering universal childcare in the language of how much it will cost and how difficult it will be, as if it doesn't already cost this city and state an immense amount. Today. In 2022, we lost $23 billion in economic activity because of the absence of universal child care. Explain how. Because you had people leaving this city, leaving this state after housing, the number one thing driving people out of this city, childcare. They're going anywhere they can find childcare for cheaper.” (50:02–50:11)

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