Selling Eastern Europe's social housing stock: Proceed with caution

Housing Privatization in Moscow: Who Privatizes and Why*

“…Hegedus et af. For general discussions of the privatization decision, see Tolley (1992) and Katsura and Struyk (1992). For general discussions of the privatization decision, see Tolley (1992) and Katsura and Struyk (1992).…”

“…These topics are discussed in World Bank (1993), Struyk and Telgarsky (1992), Hegedus et al (1992), Katsura and Struyk (1992) and Buckley ef al., (1992). Which households have availed themselves of the opportunity: those with higher incomes and white collar jobs, or all classes?…”

Privatization in Central Europe: The Case of Housing Policy in Hungary

“…Such a plan is being implemented in former East Germany and is under consideration in Hungary (Katsura andStruyk 1992, 1269). Sociologists and housing experts imply that the allowances will be more transparent and measurable by directing them to individuals or families in need, instead of the physical unit of a dwelling (Hegediis and Tosics 1991b, 7).…”

“…The experience of general subsidies on housing, which was biased toward the higher income strata, suggests that a targeted system of support for the needy may be better in alleviating housing shortages. Such a plan is being implemented in former East Germany and is under consideration in Hungary (Katsura andStruyk 1992, 1269). Sociologists and housing experts imply that the allowances will be more transparent and measurable by directing them to individuals or families in need, instead of the physical unit of a dwelling (Hegediis and Tosics 1991b, 7).…”

Tenant satisfaction with public housing management: Budapest in transition

“…Applications are thought to have increased in 1991. For an extended discussion of housing privatisation in Eastern Europe, see Katsura & Struyk (1991) and Struyk & Telgarsky (in press). …”