Comparative housing policy : government and housing in advanced industrialized countries
This text introduces the reader to the comparative study of housing policy. It looks first at the benefits, limitations and difficulties of the comparative method, as well as the reasons behind governmental involvement in housing and particular policy choices.
228 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
9780333662519, 9780333662526, 9780312174101, 0333662512, 0333662520, 0312174101
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Introduction.- Housing Policy: Origins and Variations.- Undertaking Comparative Housing Policy.- Studies Policy Options and Frameworks Policy for What Ends?.- Exploring Whole Housing Systems.- Housing Development and Construction.- Housing Finance.- Housing Subsidies.- Home Ownership.- Social Housing.- Private Renting.- Which Policies Work Best?.