This paper explores the responses to the housing crisis in Dublin, Ireland, by analyzing recent housing policies promoted to prevent family homelessness. I argue private rental market subsides have played an increasing role in provision of social housing in Ireland. Instead of policies that...

House prices have increased faster than average income in many countries over the last decade, raising concerns on the affordability of housing. We study the impact of transaction taxes on the real estate market and the effectiveness of tax subsidies to make housing more affordable. We show how...