The social value of housing in straitened times: The view from England
Language: English Series: Housing Studies ; 30(4) June 2015, 514-534(21)Publication details: 2015Subject(s): Summary: Provides a commentary on the housing crisis in England linked to broader questions of the role of housing in capitalist economies and societies. Discusses crisis, market volatility, rates of new supply, and affordability. Looks at policy responses to the crisis such as the role of the private rented sector, the sell-off of expensive public housing to fund affordable housing. Concludes that public policymakers need to recognise housing as a social and economic asset.20| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L158998 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 158998-1001 |
Provides a commentary on the housing crisis in England linked to broader questions of the role of housing in capitalist economies and societies. Discusses crisis, market volatility, rates of new supply, and affordability. Looks at policy responses to the crisis such as the role of the private rented sector, the sell-off of expensive public housing to fund affordable housing. Concludes that public policymakers need to recognise housing as a social and economic asset.20