New thesis: High construction pace has positive effects for low-income households
On June 10, Gabriella Kindström defended her thesis Urban Dynamics and Contemporary Challenges: Essays on Housing and Neighborhood Amenities .
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Lower housing prices in areas that end up on the police list
What happens when a residential area is designated as "vulnerable"? How does it affect how the area is perceived and does it have any consequences for housing prices? A new study with researchers affiliated with the Urban Lab has taken a closer look at these questions.
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Early interventions improved language skills and employment for newly arrived refugees
Several studies have shown that refugees find it difficult to establish themselves in the Swedish labor market. It is thus important, both for the individual but also for society as a whole, to investigate which initiatives promote an earlier labor market integration.
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