Do Land Use Regulations Stifle Residential Development? Evidence from California Cities

@article{Jackson2016DoLU,
  title={Do Land Use Regulations Stifle Residential Development? Evidence from California Cities},
  author={Kristoffer (Kip) Jackson},
  journal={Journal of Urban Economics},
  year={2016},
  volume={91},
  pages={45-56}
}
  • K. Jackson
  • Published 2016
  • Economics
  • Journal of Urban Economics
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