Description
Book Synopsisaeo Written in a crisp yet clear style aeo Simplifies arguments for the non--expert without loss of rigour aeo Product of research, teaching and debate by the author over 30+ years.
Trade Review"Throughout the book Evans does a more than admirable job of explaining complicated issues with simple concise language supported by easy to follow diagrams."
Regional StudiesTable of ContentsPreface.
Chapter 1 Introduction.
Chapter 2 Market Failure and Welfare Economics – a Justification for Intervention.
Chapter 3 Evaluation and Planning.
Chapter 4 Controlling the Density of Development.
Chapter 5 Zoning and conservation.
Chapter 6 Green Belts, Growth Controls, and Urban Growth Boundaries.
Chapter 7 Planning and the Land Market.
Chapter 8 The Division of the Spoils: Profits, Planning Gain, Premium Seeking and Taxation.
Chapter 9 Impact Fees.
Chapter 10 The Economic Consequences of Higher Land Values.
Chapter 11 The Macroeconomic Effects of Planning Constraints.
Chapter 12 Methods of Planning.
Chapter 13 Politics, Public Choice, and Political Economy.
References.
Index
