Housing, Individuals and the State: The Morality of Government Intervention

by Peter King

Overview

Can the state solve housing problems or does it create them? This book explores the question by combining a detailed critique of contemporary housing policy with a philisophical analysis of the role of the state and individuals. Examining the state's role as controller and funder of housing, the author contends that the state is not capable of planning and controlling a sustainable housing policy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415170031
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/01/1998
Series:	RICS Issues in Real Estate and Housing Series
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter King is a Senior Lecturer in Housing Studies, Centre for Comparative Research, De Montfort University, Leicester.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 A libertarian approach 2 Approaches to housing subsidies 3 Need and choice 4 Why is housing subsidised? 5 Subsidies 6 Neutrality between households 7 The need and prospects for reform 8 Localism and voluntary exchange