Housing policy has been central to the economic success stories of the major East Asian economies as well as a pillar of social and welfare provision. This book explores not only the development of their distinctive approach, but also the challenges posed in recent years, and currently, by rapid socio-economic and demographic change.

Housing policy has been central to the economic success stories of the major East Asian economies as well as a pillar of social and welfare provision. This book explores not only the development of their distinctive approach, but also the challenges posed in recent years, and currently, by rapid socio-economic and demographic change.

1. The Changing Shape of the East Asian Housing Model; Richard Ronald and John Doling 2. Urban Housing Policy Changes and Challenges in China; Ya Ping Wang and Lei Shao 3. Housing, Crises and Interventions in Hong Kong ; Ngai Ming Yip 4. Indonesian Housing Development Amidst Socio-Economic Transformations; Devisari Tunas and Laksmi Darmoyono 5. Housing and the Rise and Fall of Japan's Social Mainstream; Yosuke Hirayama 6. Towards a Housing Policy in Malaysia; Kuppusamy Singaravelloo, Wan Nor Azriyati Wan Abd Aziz, John Doling and Noor Rosly Hanif 7. Integrating Economic and Social Policy Through the Singapore Housing System; James Lee 8. Housing Transformations and Changing Social Landscapes in South Korea; Hyunjeong Lee 9. The Pro-market Housing System and Demographic Change in Taiwan; Yi-Ling Chen and Herng-Dar Bih 10. Housing as a Social Welfare issue in Thailand; Yap Kioe Sheng