Smith's rent gap theory of gentrification has inspired a substantial amount of critical attention as well as several empirical studies. None of these studies addresses a fundamental problem with the rent gap hypothesis - namely, its dependence on a distinction between actual and potential land rent that does not contribute to the explanation of changes...

This report addresses two questions. First, did the tax and subsidy changes in Australia, Sweden and the US increase or decrease the efficiency of the allocation of capital among business uses and housing and within the housing stock? Second, did the changes alter the incentives for business investment across countries, i.e., alter the international competitiveness...

This paper describes the planning of Elizabeth by the South Australian Housing Trust: especially planners' attempts to "improve" working-class residents through a proper arrangement of urban space.

This paper looks at the history of owner occupation in Australia and discusses the costs and benefits - to individuals and to the community.

This paper provides a background on the focus and nature of the Australian housing industry and the factors affecting production costs. The paper will also review Australian and overseas literature relating to the subject.