The consequences of the Swedish rent control system on labor income: Evidence from a randomized apartment lottery

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Public Economics
Year: 2023
Volume: 221
Issue: C

Authors (2)

Enström Öst, Cecilia (not in RePEc) Johansson, Per (Government of Sweden)

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Using a unique randomized rental apartment lottery in Stockholm metropolitan statistical area, this paper analyses behavioral effects on individuals receiving a rent-controlled contract in the Swedish rent control program. The result shows that receiving a rent-controlled contract reduces the annual labor income by 13 to 20 percent and employment by 8 to 13 percent. To some extent, these effects can be explained by an increased propensity to enter higher education.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:pubeco:v:221:y:2023:i:c:s0047272723000464
Journal Field
Public
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25