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Displacement and gentrification in England and Wales: A quasi-experimental approach

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  • Lance Freeman

    (Columbia University, USA)

  • Adele Cassola

    (Columbia University, USA)

  • Tiancheng Cai

    (Columbia University, USA)

Abstract

Using event history methods we examine the relationship between residential mobility and gentrification in England and Wales. While our models of residential mobility conform to the life-cycle explanations of mobility, we find little evidence of elevated mobility in gentrifying neighbourhoods. This finding is robust across a variety of specifications. We conclude by discussing possible explanations for this counter-intuitive result.

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  • Lance Freeman & Adele Cassola & Tiancheng Cai, 2016. "Displacement and gentrification in England and Wales: A quasi-experimental approach," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 53(13), pages 2797-2814, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:53:y:2016:i:13:p:2797-2814
    DOI: 10.1177/0042098015598120
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