The subject concerns housing in Australia. This subject has four components: The operation of the housing market: how the housing market works; supply, demand, role of property developers and the role of banks. Why the operations of the housing market give rise to the present urban form. Why the housing market fails certain groups; why are certain groups poorly served by the housing market. Low-income housing policy (e.g. social housing). The subject includes both market and equity considerations. -- Course Website
Prerequisites: None