Decarbonising the Housing Sector: Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
Reducing carbon emissions from the building and use of homes is complex and requires a dedicated policy mix, including carbon pricing, subsidised investments and regulations.
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Securing the health of Ireland’s future
In recent decades, Ireland made impressive strides in developing its economy and raising living standards. However, structural reforms remain key to prepare for Ireland’s future fiscal pressures due to rising ageing costs, and the need to ensure adequate supply of affordable housing and enable a sustainable green transition.
Addressing the housing challenges in Central and Eastern Europe
The historical development of housing in Central and Eastern European countries continues to have implications for the tenure, type, quality and affordability of housing today, calling for policy actions to address a looming affordability challenge.
Improving economic opportunities for all in Belgium
Continuing labour market reforms, tackling inequity in education and supporting housing affordability would promote equal access to life chances in Belgium.
Statistical Insight: Location, location, location – House price developments across and within OECD countries
by Pierre-Alain Pionnier, OECD Statistics and Data Directorate Housing is key to wellbeing. Real estate typically forms the most important… Read More »Statistical Insight: Location, location, location – House price developments across and within OECD countries
Housing-related policies matter for economic resilience
By Boris Cournède, Sahra Sakha and Volker Ziemann Policies that shape the housing market, such as rules concerning mortgage lending,… Read More »Housing-related policies matter for economic resilience
Are there ways to protect economies against potential future housing busts?
by Boris Cournède, Maria Chiara Cavalleri, Volker Ziemann, OECD Housing, a large and volatile sector, is often at the centre… Read More »Are there ways to protect economies against potential future housing busts?
Making access to housing more affordable to all in Luxembourg
by Jan Strasky, Luxembourg Desk, OECD Economics Department Luxembourg’s economy has been buoyant – robust growth has strongly outpaced the… Read More »Making access to housing more affordable to all in Luxembourg
Boosting economic opportunities and wellbeing in Latvia: why housing matters
by Andrés Fuentes Hutfilter, Germany-Latvia Desk, OECD Economics Department Unemployment is still above 8% in Latvia and contributes to poverty,… Read More »Boosting economic opportunities and wellbeing in Latvia: why housing matters
New Zealand has recently enjoyed strong economic growth, but housing and population ageing pose challenges
by David Carey, New Zealand Desk, OECD Economics Department. New Zealand enjoyed strong economic growth during 2016, driven by high… Read More »New Zealand has recently enjoyed strong economic growth, but housing and population ageing pose challenges