Browsing La Follette Working Papers by Author "Boldt, Rebecca"
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Are Property Taxes Forcing the Elderly Out of their Homes?
Reschovsky, Andrew; Boldt, Rebecca; Caruth, Bradley (2010-08)This preliminary study finds that few of Wisconsin's elderly homeowners are forced to move from their homes because of property tax increases. Given that Wisconsin's property taxes are high compared to those in other states, ... -
Do Rising Property Taxes Lead the Elderly to Move from their Homes?
Reschovsky, Andrew; Caruth, Bradley; Boldt, Rebecca (2009-12)This preliminary study finds that few of Wisconsin's elderly homeowners are forced to move from their homes because of property tax increases. Given that Wisconsin's property taxes are high compared to those in other states, ... -
The Growth of Homeowner Property Taxes: Evidence from Wisconsin
Boldt, Rebecca; Caruth, Bradley; Reschovsky, Andrew (2009)The authors examine how Wisconsin homeowners' property tax liabilities and burdens change over time. They find that the amount paid and the economic hardship created vary widely among homeowners. Relative to income, some ...