Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource (circa 39 Seiten)
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Series Statement:
OECD Economics Department working papers no. 1628
Keywords:
labour markets
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cities
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mobility
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land use
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housing supply
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infrastructure
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United States
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Economics
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Amtsdruckschrift
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Graue Literatur
Abstract:
The U.S. population is becoming increasingly urban and has gradually shifted to the south and west. Policy restrictions have played a role in preventing dynamic areas expanding, and when they do expand it can be through low-density housing sprawl. Land use restrictions and a sluggish housing supply as well as difficulties in making timely and co-ordinated supply of infrastructure have hindered workers benefiting from new opportunities including through moving. Policies can address these issues by targeting housing affordability, help families move and invest in infrastructure to improve accessibility and connectivity.
