The modern economics of housing : a guide to theory and policy for finance and real estate professionals

Author(s)

• Pozdena, Randall Johnston

Bibliographic Information

The modern economics of housing : a guide to theory and policy for finance and real estate professionals

Randall Johnston Pozdena

Quorum Books, 1988

• : lib. bdg. : alk. paper

Note

Bibliography: p. [197]-198

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This practical handbook aims to show planners and managers throughout the financial services industry how to compete successfully by improving the quality, selection, and delivery of services. It presents step-by-step methods for designing and implementing financial service packages that will satisfy customers' needs. It offers practical advice on how to determine customers' wants and how to translate these into an individualized package tailored to their particular needs Business Information Alert In recent years, the U.S. housing market has been characterized by rapid changes in housing prices, quality, and availability. This handbook is a highly readable examination of the various theories that have been advanced to explain the economic behavior of today's housing market. Emphasis is put on developing an understanding of the sophisticated economics underlying the market, thus enabling the reader to carry this knowledge over into a rapidly changing marketplace. The book begins with a brief look at the historical development of U.S. housing markets and government intervention in these markets. The study goes on to develop a conceptual framework that can be used to evaluate the effects of the economic environment and government policy on the housing market. Throughout the book, real-world data is employed to verify and illustrate the major points of the presentation.

Table of Contents

A Historical Perspective on Housing in America The Determinants of Housing Demand The Fundamentals of Housing Supply The Market for Land and Improvements Suburbs and Cities: The Pattern of Housing Location Determination of Housing Prices and Rents The Market for Rental Housing The Mortgage Market and Housing The Market for Housing Quality Cycles in Housing Activity The Future of American Housing Bibliography Index

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA04542621
• ISBN:
  • 0899302319
• LCCN: 87032593
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xxi, 203 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HD7287
  • DC19 : 333.33/22/0973
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Housing
  • LCSH : Housing -- United States