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think of the situation?"

"Frankly, I don't see how it could be better. Our starts are up, and the labor situation is beginning to
ease. For a while it was damn hard to get people who wanted solid work."

"We're interested in how housing starts can be up while construction employment is down."

"Oh, just the nature of the business. Construction's a funny thing. Almost an art. It just doesn't have any
rules."

"How about innovations?"

"Innovations?"
"New technology, building techniques..."

"We're pretty set in our ways, Doctor. It's hard to get carpenters or plumbers to change, you know."

"Probably just a statistical fluke," commented George. "It does happen. Once in a while. Sorry to bother
you, Mr. Newton." ,, "No problem at all."

"Thanks again." George thumbed open the connection.

He riffled through the directory. Keypunched out another number.

"Dr. Woolford's office."

"George Graylin. Council of Economic Advisers. Hubert in?"

"One moment, please."

"Woolford here."

"George Graylin at the Council of Economic Advisers. I've run into an oddity Wondered if you fellows at
Housing might be able to clarify."

"Shoot, George."

"Are you aware of new techniques in homebuilding in Metro Denver?"

"No, haven't approved anything."

"How about something you haven't approved?"

"We turn down so many schemes to build the better, cheaper house..."

"And the normal reasons?" "Usually more expensive. Or impractical."

"Any other reasons?"

"If it would cause a major restructuring of the labor market. What's your interest?"