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Through the Roof provides a comprehensive comparative analysis of housing policy, capitalism, and state intervention in the United States and Germany. Alexander Reisenbichler investigates how distinct political and economic systems have produced divergent approaches to residential markets and housing affordability.
The book examines the historical development of housing markets in both nations, tracing how government policies, financial institutions, and capitalist structures have intersected to create different outcomes. Reisenbichler reveals why Germany has maintained stronger rent controls and housing regulations while America has favored market-driven solutions, resulting in vastly different rates of homeownership and housing stability.
As part of the Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics series, this work offers valuable insights into how institutional frameworks shape policy choices and economic outcomes. Essential reading for scholars of comparative politics, economic history, and housing policy.
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