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An Essay on Public Housing

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Country Public Housing Share (%) Notes
Netherlands ~30% Strong social housing tradition, managed by housing associations.
Denmark ~20% Public housing is provided by non-profit associations supported by municipalities.
Sweden ~20% Managed by municipal housing companies; rents set to ensure affordability.
Austria ~24% Includes public and limited-profit housing managed by local authorities or cooperatives.
United Kingdom ~17% Public and social housing are managed by local councils or housing associations.
France ~15-17% Includes HLM (Habitation à Loyer Modéré) housing for low- and moderate-income families.
Germany ~5-10% Relatively low, focused on rent control and public-private partnerships.
United States ~1-2% Public housing is managed by local housing authorities; vouchers are more common.
Japan ~5% Public housing primarily serves low-income households, managed by local governments.
South Korea ~6-10% Focus on affordable rentals via public-private partnerships and urban renewal programs.

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