This paper analyses the determinants of, and mechanisms behind, local moving activity by existing households. This is done using a three-step procedure that is not used in prior studies of residential mobility. The procedure combines information on observed moving choices, stated causes of moves...

Housing allowances in Norway are meant to enable low-income households to increase, or maintain, their housing consumption. In order to identify low-income households and to ensure a desirable vertical equity, the allowances decrease as income rises. The marginal withdrawal of housing allowances...