Affordable housing and social policy

Publication Type:
chapter
Date Issued:
2025
Authors:
Martin Grander
Publisher:
Edward Elgar Publishing
Language:
eng
Page:
225-226
DOI:
10.4337/9781800379282.00117
ISBN:
9781800379275

Keywords:

Affordable housing and social policy Space and time Actors and society Goods and markets Services and economy Transport and interactions Governance and policy Methods and techniques

This is a definition of affordable housing and social policy in the Thematic Encyclopedia of Regional Science. This thematic Encyclopedia explores the multifaceted world of regional science, presenting a systematic and coherent overview of its central topics. It highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field, examining the wide range of concepts, theories, methods and models that shape spatial-oriented approaches to the social sciences. Contributions from expert scholars delve into key aspects of regional science, from urban poverty and natural resource management to smart cities and AI. Highly accessible entries cover the definition, history, theoretical background, and applications of each topic, as well as avenues for future research.