157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?

In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.

Episode 157 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "157. Why Are Japanese Homes Disposable?" was published on February 27, 2014 and runs 23 minutes.

February 27, 2014 ·23m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

In most countries, houses get more valuable over time. In Japan, a new buyer will often bulldoze the home. We'll tell you why.

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