Database for policy actions on housing markets

A new database for policy actions on housing markets covers 60 economies worldwide from January 1990 (or earliest date available) to June 2012. Policy actions are summarised by type, region, timing and direction. We suggest how the database might help policymakers and researchers to review what types of policy action were taken in other economies and to assess their effectiveness.

JEL classification: E50, G28

• Description of policy actions (8 types, 1990-2012)
• Monthly indicators and description of policy actions (9 types, 1980-2012)