Reduce tax on residential mobility
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| Publication date | 30-03-2010 |
| Journal | VOX : Research-based Policy Analysis and Commentary from leading Economists |
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| Abstract | How can Europe increase structural growth? This column argues that labour market flexibility is key. As a major barrier to labour movement is rigidity in the housing market, abolishing transfer taxes on residential property could result in gains of up to 0.4% of GDP. |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
| Published at | http://voxeu.org/index.php?q=node/4817 |
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