Housing policy outcomes in global perspective: An application of discriminant analysis

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Housing-sector Performance in Global Perspective: A Cross-city Investigation

“…In this respect, Hardman (1993) and Maclennan and Gibb (1993) observe that certain aspects of western European housing systems such as social housing provision have not been taken into consideration. Furthermore, we note that studies, which have used the housing indicators database in cross-city analysis (Angel et al, 1993;Angel and Mayo, 1996;Flood, 1993Flood, , 1997Arimah, 1997) have obtained plausible and consistent results. Another major problem is that while most of the indicators measure status, few measure change at two separate points in time.…”

“…These are objectivity in the sense that they are measurable, and impartiality in the sense that they have been defined prior to the anticipation of a desired outcome. Furthermore, we note that studies, which have used the housing indicators database in cross-city analysis (Angel et al, 1993;Angel and Mayo, 1996;Flood, 1993Flood, , 1997Arimah, 1997) have obtained plausible and consistent results. This perhaps is a reconfirmation of Malpezzi and Mayo's (1997) assertion that more confidence can be placed on the general patterns of these indicators than on point estimates between pairs of cities.…”

“…Specifically, the coefficient reveals that increases in infrastructure expenditure per capita will generate further increases in the dimension of publicsector housing provision. In fact, an analysis of the indicators database reveals that mean infrastructure expenditure per capita is as low as US$24 for the group of low-income cities (Arimah, 1997). Mayo et al (1986) note that, apart from encouraging new construction and upgrading existing housing, increased spending on infrastructure particularly in developing countries can be seen as a way of legitimising illegal or informal settlements.…”

“…Despite the fact that infrastructure constitutes the sinews of development and is capable of delivering major benefits in economic growth, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability (World Bank, 1994), there is a clear underinvestment in infrastructure in developing countries. In fact, an analysis of the indicators database reveals that mean infrastructure expenditure per capita is as low as US$24 for the group of low-income cities (Arimah, 1997). The most visible effect of this is the deplorable condition of road networks, water systems, waste disposal, communication facilities and the like.…”

Determinants of residential house rental price in Debre Berhan Town, North Shewa Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

“…A major challenge of the pattern of urbanization, particularly in third world countries, pertains to meeting the housing needs of the cities' crowded population and reminds that high rates of urbanization exert tremendous pressure on urban housing and land markets. This is partly reflected in the housing shortages that characterize developing countries (Arimah, 1997).…”