Co-authored with Jens von Bergmann and cross-posted at MountainMath
New data supports a common theme: Housing costs seem to be increasingly important as a determinant of long-distance migration, adding to their traditional importance within short-distance moves. But there are still some interesting caveats. We have a look at the data, compare it to what we know of flows, and think through some of its perhaps unexpected implications.
(Joint with Jens von Bergmann and cross-posted at MountainMath)
The concepts of family and household frequently get mixed up in the broader housing discourse. We have attempted to explain how these concepts differ, their various statistical constructions, and why it matters in the past. But these explanations can quickly turn quite abstract, so we wanted to complement them by talking about doubling up. This is a very simple way of demonstrating why families and households should not be viewed as interchangeable. We’re also hoping to provide an important reminder that households are malleable and should not be used as the basic unit to analyze housing needs.
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