The Economics of Homelessness

Glen Bramley; Jenny Wood

doi:10.4324/9780429327339-10

The Economics of Homelessness

Glen Bramley, Jenny Wood

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There is not a large economic literature on homelessness, particularly outside North America, but there are insights which the discipline can bring to what is a persistent policy problem. This chapter briefly reviews definitions and issues of measurement, before examining the (micro) theoretical perspectives which can be used to understand aspects of homelessness. It reviews a range of approaches to modelling the risk or experience of homelessness, highlighting key general findings on risk and drivers while also reflecting on methodology. It then reviews some studies of the cost-effectiveness of different interventions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Routledge Handbook of Housing Economics
Publisher	Routledge
Pages	104-117
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9780429327339
ISBN (Print)	9780367347178
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429327339-10
Publication status	Published - 29 Feb 2024

Keywords

Affordability
Complex Needs
Homelessness
Housing Allowances
Housing Standards
Incentives
Income Distribution
Information Asymmetries
Social Costs

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Social Sciences
General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
General Earth and Planetary Sciences
General Environmental Science

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