New Life for Council Slums
Article Abstract:
Britain's inner-city managers have given up trying to maintain their worst council houses. They are turning to privatization. The scheme for Myrtle Gardens developed by Abbey National and housebuilder Barratt is detailed.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Half a Roof but No Bread
Article Abstract:
British government policy favors private home ownership. A very successful program, Do-It-Yourself Shared Ownership (DIYSO) helped first-time buyers. The government refuses to fund the program next year.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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Bashing the Poor
Article Abstract:
Britain plans to cut housing benefits. Britain's poor will be hardest hit. The new plan both increases poverty and reduces work incentives. A graph is included.
Publication Name: Economist
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1984
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