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Price and prejudice: Asylum seekers and housing rents

Opposition to asylum seekers has become a political and social media hot button issue in every high-income country. But does their presence also depress rental values for neighbouring properties? Marius Brülhart tells Tim Phillips about new research from Switzerland that uncovers the effect of immigration on rents.

Transcript: Price and prejudice: Asylum seekers and housing rents

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Transcription: Prix et préjugés : Les demandeurs d'asile et les loyers des logements

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Trascrizione: Prezzo e pregiudizio: Richiedenti asilo e affitti degli alloggi

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