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
Organisations
  • Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) - Amsterdam School of Economics Research Institute (ASE-RI)
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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