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Reasoning behind choices: rationality and social norms in the housing market behaviour of first-time buyers in the Czech Republic

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  • Martin Lux
  • Petr Gibas
  • Irena Boumová
  • Martin Hájek
  • Petr Sunega

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The main objective of this paper is to draw attention to the influence of social norms on housing market behaviour. The research is based on an in-depth qualitative study of first-time buyers in the Czech Republic. We found systemic deviations from economically rational behaviour (as defined by mainstream housing economic theory) that stem from the influence of a dominant housing social norm about what constitutes the ‘right’ housing tenure. We show how the influence of a social norm constrains financial, pragmatic, utility- or investment-based considerations of Czech home-buyers. Sociology can thus significantly contribute to recent econometric research about sources of housing market instability.

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  • Martin Lux & Petr Gibas & Irena Boumová & Martin Hájek & Petr Sunega, 2017. "Reasoning behind choices: rationality and social norms in the housing market behaviour of first-time buyers in the Czech Republic," Housing Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(4), pages 517-539, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:chosxx:v:32:y:2017:i:4:p:517-539
    DOI: 10.1080/02673037.2016.1219331
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