The Future of Public Housing [electronic resource] : Ongoing Trends in the East and the West /
Chen, Jie.editor.
Stephens, Mark.editor.
Man, Yanyun.editor.
Public housing was once an important strand in western housing policies, but is seldom seen as a mainstream policy instrument for the future. In contrast, in many East Asian countries large public housing programs are underway. Behind these generalizations, there are exceptions, too. By including perspectives of scholars from across the world, this book provides new insights into public housing in its various forms. It contains in-depth chapters on public housing in five East Asian countries and six Western countries, together with three comparative overview chapters.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Preface -- Public Housing in the East -- Public Housing in the West -- Concluding Part.
Public housing was once an important strand in western housing policies, but is seldom seen as a mainstream policy instrument for the future. In contrast, in many East Asian countries large public housing programs are underway. Behind these generalizations, there are exceptions, too. By including perspectives of scholars from across the world, this book provides new insights into public housing in its various forms. It contains in-depth chapters on public housing in five East Asian countries and six Western countries, together with three comparative overview chapters.
Public finance.
Political economy.
Public Economics.
International Political Economy.