Thesis (M.S. in Management)--Naval Postgraduate School, December 1990. / Thesis Advisor(s): Gates, William. Second Reader: Doyle, Richard. "December 1990." Description based on title screen as viewed on March 30, 2010. DTIC Descriptor(s): Housing(Dwellings), Economic Analysis, Family Members, Theses, Costs, Military Engineering, Cost Models, Inventory, California, Computations, Construction. DTIC Identifier(s): MFH(Military Family Housing), Cost Analysis, Military Construction, Models, Options. Author(s) subject terms: Housing, Military Family. Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-61). Also available in print.

This thesis is analysing the housing market situation in Malmö. The reason for the research is the always equally relevant choice between two types of housing- cooperative apartments and rentals. Cost and risk is compared between the two in order to see what accommodation is preferable from cost and risk aspects. A theoretical framework dealing with cost and risk associated to housing is the starting point of the thesis. Theory on different cost associated to the two types of housing is presented as well as risk aspects, such as market risk, credit risk and fluctuations in interest rates. The data used in the research is individual data from 993 households living in Malmö, providing the possibility to map out the cost and risk for the two types of housing and compare it to the housing market situation in Sweden.   At first glance it seems slightly more expensive to live in a rental compared to a cooperative apartment. However, when return on capital, risk premium and value change is included this first statement changes. The risk is slightly higher when living in a cooperative apartment than in a rental, due to higher risk associated to fluctuations in interest rate. However, the current initial economic situation is better for households in cooperative apartments than for households in rentals, implying that these households on average are more capable to handle the higher risk associated to changes in housing cost.

Despite a growing body of studies on the relationship between housing and health, it is unclear whether and how (a) the housing cost burden deteriorates health and whose health it deteriorates, (b) housing assets interact with income in influencing one’s health, and (c) protective policy measures alleviate mortality risks predicted by housing cost burden. This thesis aims to reduce these knowledge gaps. First, in Chapter two, I synthesize prior literature that focused on the association between housing cost burden and health and discussed methodological issues. Also, the chapter proposes future research directions. Chapter three, co-authored with Dr. Michel Grignon, Dr. Marisa Young, and Dr. James R. Dunn, assesses the potential moderating effect of housing asset level on the link between income and mortality. Although housing assets and income are independently related to mortality risks, the value of housing assets did not significantly moderate the link between income and mortality. Income-related inequalities in mortality are observed among each group of housing asset level. Our findings offer insight into the importance of redistribution of resources that can reduce risks of premature mortality and achieve healthy aging. Chapter four documents that housing cost burden was significantly associated with preventable mortality, treatable mortality, and suicide during post-Global Financial crisis (2009-2017). Also, in countries with an increased level of social spending, higher levels of social housing stock, and rent control, the observed association was substantially attenuated. Taken together, the findings of the three chapters contribute to understandings about the link between housing and health by (a) synthesizing the prior literature and mechanisms, (b) estimating housing inequalities in health, and (c) highlighting the protective roles of social and housing policies that reduce health inequalities. / Thesis / Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / This thesis aims to investigate housing inequalities in health and the roles of protective social and housing policies in reducing health inequalities. The second chapter, as a scoping review, synthesizes prior literature that estimates the association between housing cost burden and health, and explores potential mechanisms linking housing cost burden to health. Chapter three relies on one of the nationally representative linkage datasets in Canada in order to estimate the association between housing asset, income, and mortality in Canadian older adults. It reveals that the value of housing assets and income predicts mortality risks, but housing assets do not significantly change the link between income and mortality. The fourth chapter examines whether and how housing cost burden is associated with avoidable mortality in OECD countries. Also, the roles of preventive measures including social spending and housing policies are revisited. The thesis strengthens the rationale for identifying housing as one of the important social determinants of health.

<p> Existing in our society today are a number of people that live in the streets and use emergency shelter services for the basic needs of survival. This research report attempts to define the scale and nature of homelessness using Hamilton as a case study. It is a descriptive analysis that provides a synopsis of homelessness in Hamilton and provides recommendations based on individuals that directly work with the homeless. This research invovles a first hand perspective experience with working with the homeless. Therefore, it incorporates the human element involved in homelessness. </p> / Thesis / Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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Thesis (M.G.S.)--Miami University, Dept. of Sociology and Gerontology, 2008. / Title from first page of PDF document. Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-47).

The financial situations of households are among the key factors influencing the market in the country. This thesis focuses on analyzing and evaluating the potential and financial position of Czech and Slovak households. It deals mainly with the analysis of data from the years 2004 to 2008, which is the period of the entrance of Slovakia and the Czech Republic into the European Union. The theoretical section describes events in particular, the economic and financial situation of households in those two countries during the observed years. The practical process uses different types of statistical methods and analysis to identify the financial situation in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, as well as identify the differences between them. The conclusion summarizes the findings and observations of the research findings, which are implemented in the practical section.