By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the basics of supply and demand in property markets.
  • Describe housing demand and its main components, including the labour market, credit, and amenities.
  • Explain the key determinants of housing supply, including construction and land use.
  • Analyse how public policy affects housing markets, including mortgage rules, housing subsidies, and land use.

The course is led by Professor Ronan Lyons, an Associate Professor in Economics at Trinity College Dublin. His research focuses on housing markets, urban economics and economic history and has been published in leading journals, such as the Journal of Housing Economics, the Journal of Urban Economics and Real Estate Economics.

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