Understanding gentrification: An empirical analysis of the determinants of urban housing renovation

Journal of Urban Economics

Volumn 54, Issue 3, 2003, Pages 474-498

  Helms, Andrew C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 0242570494     PISSN: 00941190     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0094-1190(03)00081-0     Document Type: Article

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