Land and Property Economics

The subject will examine the economic, social, legal and political context of land and property by focusing on: 1. Local, national and global economies: the changing spatial dimensions of land and property markets. 2. Social significance: social meanings attached to land and property and their effects on economic behaviour. 3. Regulatory regimes and public involvement: the legal framework for property market activity and its economic implications. 4. Governance and policy processes: the political significance and policy implications of land and property.