Urban Economy: Real Estate Economics and Public Policy

Urban Economy: Real Estate Economics and Public Policy provides a practical approach to analyzing urban economic change and public policy, considering the underlying reasons and consequences for real estate investors and policy makers. It covers the basics of urban economics and real estate markets, reformulation of urban systems, decentralization forces, emerging technology, and housing neighborhood and market dynamics. Part 3 assesses the effectiveness of property-led policies in influencing local economies and urban regeneration, using case studies to illustrate benefits and drawbacks.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 316 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Urban Economy: Real Estate Economics and Public Policy delves into the intricate dynamics of urban economic change and public policy, offering a more practical and insightful approach than traditional urban economics textbooks. With a unique framework that examines the underlying causes and consequences of urban transformation for real estate investors and policymakers, this comprehensive book provides valuable insights.

Part 1 of the book establishes a solid foundation by exploring the fundamentals of urban economics and real estate markets, encompassing housing and commercial sectors. It delves into the reformulation of urban systems, analyzing the factors driving decentralization forces and emerging technologies' impact on real estate markets and investment opportunities.

Part 2 takes a deeper dive, examining the issues that arise for urban public policy, including transport policies, public finance, and sustainability. It also explores the shift from spatial change to regeneration, focusing on housing neighborhood dynamics and the market forces driving change.

Part 3 offers a contrasting perspective by assessing the effectiveness of property-led policies in positively influencing local economies and urban regeneration. The chapters address critical policy questions and constraints, drawing on a wealth of case studies to illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of different approaches.

In addition to its comprehensive content, the book features chapter objectives, self-assessment questions, chapter summaries, learning outcomes, case studies, global data and statistics, and serves as a valuable textbook for core courses in urban economics and real estate economics on global Real Estate, Planning, and related degree courses.

Weight: 588g
Dimension: 175 x 246 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367461942