News from the home front
Language: English Series: Economist ; 379(8481) 10 June 2006, 92(1)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Looks at housing markets in developed economies around the world. Overvalued housing markets and rising interest rates represent a serious risk to developed economies, according to OECD. The total value of residential property has risen by three-quarters since 2000. House prices in Britain and Australia are levelling off, and the United States is predicted to follow. Considers concerns for Spain and Ireland and the outlook for the United States. Table.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L133879 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 133879-1001 |
Looks at housing markets in developed economies around the world. Overvalued housing markets and rising interest rates represent a serious risk to developed economies, according to OECD. The total value of residential property has risen by three-quarters since 2000. House prices in Britain and Australia are levelling off, and the United States is predicted to follow. Considers concerns for Spain and Ireland and the outlook for the United States. Table.