Stamp duty and spatial misallocation

Philip Chang, Jeffrey Hole, Yan Liang, Jakob Madsen and Xueli Tang

Macroeconomic Dynamics, 2025, vol. 29, -

Abstract: Our spatial general equilibrium model evaluates the impact of stamp duty reforms on social welfare through two channels: the direct positive impact on housing market outcomes and the indirect boost to national productivity due to better labor allocation. Analyzing detailed spatial data from Australia, we find that reducing stamp duties generates welfare gains of 3.57%, with the productivity channel accounting for 95% of these gains. This highlights the significant benefits of stamp duty reforms beyond the housing market.

Date: 2025
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