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How Do Building Codes Affect the Price of Housing?

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Briefings

Recent research indicates that building codes significantly restrict new housing supply, which contributes to elevated housing prices. The article highlights efforts by urban economists to quantify regulatory burdens, though specific data on price impacts remains limited.

Key points

• Building codes restrict the supply of new housing, contributing to high housing prices.
• Efforts by urban economists like Ed Glaeser aim to quantify regulatory burdens on housing construction.

Context

Research focuses on how regulations limit new housing supply, a key factor in housing price dynamics.

Limitations

Specific data on price impacts is limited; the article references ongoing research by prominent economists but does not provide detailed findings or conclusions.

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