DETERMINANTS OF THE QUALITY OF HOUSING IN POOR AND NON-POOR HOUSEHOLDS

Abstract

Living conditions are very important in the sense that they provide peaceful environment to inhabitants. Living conditions are primarily based on the income level of the household. Higher income usually leads to higher quality of housing. But there are still other factors which are responsible for good housing conditions. It is fact that housing provides shelter to their inhabitants, access to health and educational services as well as employment opportunities which may lead to higher productivity and income for families. Since the quality of contains many aspects, it not only depends upon the internal features of the housing units, but also depend upon the environment of the community where this house is located.