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Building prosperity : the centrality of housing in economic development / Anna Tibaijuka.

Title
Building prosperity : the centrality of housing in economic development / Anna Tibaijuka.
Author
Tibaijuka, Anna Kajumulo
Publication
London ; Sterling, VA : Earthscan, 2009.

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xvi, 272 p. : ill.; 25 cm.
Summary
Rapid urbanization, as well as being an enormous challenge, also offers great opportunity as investment in housing and the provision of shelter is potentially one of the most effective drivers of economic growth and sustainable national development. This book presents an account of the role of housing in economic growth and development.
Subject
  • City planning
  • Land use, Urban > Government policy
  • Real estate development > Government policy
  • Economic development
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-257) and index.
Contents
1. The centrality of housing to economic development -- 2. A conceptual framework for understanding housing and economic development -- 3. Historical evolution of ideas on housing and economic development -- 4. Housing as a source of economic development -- 5. Housing finance and development -- 6. Housing as a social policy instrument -- 7. Conclusions and recommendations.
ISBN
  • 9781844076321 (hbk.)
  • 1844076326 (hbk.)
  • 9781844076338 (pbk.)
  • 1844076334 (pbk.)
LCCN
^^2008054441
OCLC
228374382
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Harvard Library