This paper extends existing research on regional quality of life in Germany by newly estimating the role of region-specific (dis-)amenities in the determination of regional housing rents and wages. Different from previous studies, the empirical analysis draws on functional labor market areas...

Die Regionalpolitik hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, gleichwertige Lebensverhältnisse in Deutschland zu schaffen. Allerdings führt gerade die Mietpreisbremse, die die Wohnkostensteigerungen und damit die Ungleichheit innerhalb der Städte mindern soll, über andere Mechanismen zu mehr Ungleichheit...

A wide range of aggregate data is used to examine the spatial variation in homeownership rates among a cross-section of 96 German planning regions. The analysis accounts for potential endogeneity of prices and affordability as well as for spatial dependence in homeownership levels. In addition...

A wide range of aggregate data is used to examine the spatial variation in homeownership rates among a cross-section of 96 German planning regions. The analysis accounts for potential endogeneity of prices and affordability as well as for spatial dependence in homeownership levels. In addition...