Housing In The United States Av Katrin B. (george Mason University Usa) Anacker

<P>Housing matters to people, be they owner, renter, housing provider, homeless individual, housing professional, or policymaker. <I>Housing in the United States: The Basics </I>offers an accessible introduction to key concepts and issues in housing¿and a concise overview of the programs that affect housing choices, affordability, and access in the United States today. Part I covers the fundamentals of housing: households, housing units, and neighborhoods; housing as basic need vs. human right; supply and demand; construction, rehabilitation, and renovation; and demographic, socioeconomic, and cultural trends. Part II focuses on housing policy and its evolution from the early 20th century, through the Great Recession to the present day; policies related to owner- and renter-occupied housing; tax policies and expenditures; place- and people-based programs; and shortages of affordable housing.</P><P>Written in a clear and engaging style, this guide allows readers to quickly gra

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