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Geographer Brett Christophers: housing right does not exist under capitalism
Original: Brett Christophers, economic geographer: ‘In contemporary capitalism, the right to housing does not exist’
Economic geographer Brett Christophers argues in an interview with El País that contemporary capitalism does not recognise a right to housing. He contends that housing is treated primarily as an asset and investment vehicle rather than a guaranteed need, a framing likely to fuel debate over rent, ownership and housing policy amid affordability crises in many countries.
Why now: Housing affordability and the role of markets in providing homes are pressing public concerns across many countries.
Evidence
- Brett Christophers, economic geographer: ‘In contemporary capitalism, the right to housing does not exist’ · EL PAÍS English
- Brett Christophers, economic geographer: ‘In contemporary capitalism, the right to housing does not exist’ · EL PAÍS English
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