Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
961985 Journal of Housing Economics 2011 14 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We study the presence of discrimination in the Italian rental housing market. ► In an Internet-based experiment, applications differ by gender and ethnic group. ► Discrimination against foreign-sounding names is significant. ► Adding positive information on the applicant partially reduces discrimination. ► Discrimination is higher in Northern Italy.
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Ethnic discrimination in the Italian rental housing market
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