The economic value of the house building industry in Scotland a report for Homes for Scotland by Mackay Consultants [electronic resource]
Language: English Publication details: [S.l.] Mackay Consultants 2007Subject(s): LOC classification:- 306.1 $2 18
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| Book | Virtual Online | ONLINE PUBLICATION (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 147691-2001 |
Introduction -- Economic output -- Employment -- The potential for increasing the economic value -- Conclusions
Examines the available economic indicators to determine housebuilding's contribution to the Scottish economy, and compares this with other industries. Concludes that housebuilding makes a substantial contribution to the economy, equating to 7.8% of GDP in 2006. This contribution is greater than that made by education, financial services or tourism.