As the real estate market becomes increasingly international, it is essential to understand how specific national markets operate and relate to one another. The authors identify and explain the similarities and differences observed across different markets, providing a framework to explain how these[...]

* shows how real estate financial structures influence general economic development * integrates discussions on investment products with their impact on the real estate sector * develops an economic framework to promote discussion on individual products and links this to the rest of the economy. .[...]