4th Edition

Economics and Property

By Danny Myers Copyright 2019
    204 Pages
    by Routledge

    204 Pages
    by Routledge

    Economics and Property provides a clear and easy-to-read introduction to any property economics module in a degree leading to a profession in real estate, surveying, construction and related courses in the built environment. It focuses on the core principles to provide the economic background necessary to gain a thorough understanding of commercial and residential sectors and the related markets for development, construction and occupation of property.

    The fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to cover the concepts and methodological approach that property economists require to succeed in the twenty-first century. The text is characterised by an emphasis on understanding commercial and residential property markets, addressing current issues such as housing crises, modern methods of construction and the performance of green buildings. The text focuses on introducing:

    • core economic principles

    • the role and nature of government intervention

    • an understanding of the economic indicators used to assess property markets

    • ways to achieve the development of sustainable property.

    Key features include:

    • a clear, direct and user-friendly style

    • clear aims and objectives for each chapter

    • summaries at the end of each section

    • margin notes highlighting definitions, useful websites and background information

    • a glossary of terms commonly used in property economics

    • extensive use of full colour tables and figures

    • a set of case studies and tutorial readings focusing on the housing market

    • references to further reading.

    Preface

    Chapter 1: An introduction to economics

    Chapter 2: Economic systems of resource allocation

    Tutorial 1: What is affordable housing?

    Chapter 3: The theory of demand

    Chapter 4: The theory of supply

    Tutorial 2: The supply of housing in the UK

    Chapter 5: Development, construction, and occupation

    Chapter 6: Government intervention

    Tutorial 3: The broken housing market

    Chapter 7: Managing the macroeconomy

    Chapter 8: Measuring the macroeconomy

    Tutorial 4: Homelessness and inequality

    Chapter 9: Sustainable development

    Tutorial 5: The land market

    Glossary

    Further reading

    Outline answers (to tutorial questions)

    Index

    Biography

    Danny Myers is an experienced author based on the experience of research and lecturing at the University of Bath and UWE in Bristol. He is currently an associate tutor at the University College of Estate Management.