1st Edition

The Economics of Housing Policy

By David C. Stafford Copyright 1978
164 Pages
by Routledge

164 Pages
by Routledge

In the late 1970s, the role of the state in the finance, provision and legal control of housing had increased enormously during the previous sixty years. But, despite massive government intervention in the housing market, the 'housing problem’ was considered by many to be worsening. Originally published in 1978, The Economics of Housing Policy critically appraises the nature, extent and... Read more

Preface.  1. Introduction  2. The Nature and Extent of Public Expenditure and The Housing Market  3. The Rationale of Government Intervention: Government Objectives and Strategies  4. Finance for Owner-Occupation  5. The Private Rented Sector  6. Public Sector Housing and the Role of Local Government.  Bibliography.  Index.

Biography

D. C. Stafford, was at the time of original publication, Lecturer in Economics at the University of Exeter and Chairman of the Housing Committee of Exeter City Council.