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Articles

Yes or Not in My Backyard (YIMBY vs. NIMBY)? The Impact of New Social Housing Construction on Single-Family House Prices in Quebec City (Canada)

Pages 865-890 | Received 25 May 2022, Accepted 07 Dec 2022, Published online: 03 Jan 2023

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