Only government action can solve housing shortages in big cities. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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shortage has become a serious urban social issue in many parts of the world. It has been argued that only when the

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homes be fulfilled. Yet to the best of my knowledge, the

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alone cannot cope well with housing shortages. 　　One of the main objections to

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intervention is that it would hamper the private sector and simultaneously pose a huge burden upon the state. In countries where the

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is on a tight budget and the homeless population is large, the involvement of private property developers is required and recommended. Not only does it release the

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from the burden of funding large-sized construction programmes but it

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fosters the housing industry. Given its role in attracting public consumption and accelerating economic development, the housing industry should be at the mercy of the

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, rather than the

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. 　　Another drawback of state control over the housing

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is that it could result in the stagnancy of construction quality, functionality, facilities and other aspects of housing. Apartment blocks or other residential constructions would be built in a similar pattern and the cityscape would be monotonous. Excessive uniformity, especially in the size and number of rooms, will fail to meet comprehensive requirements raised by citizens on properties. 　　Despite these objections,

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intervention is essential in some segments of the

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and can render more resistance to citizens. Single parents,

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people with disabilities and other disadvantaged people are among those who are not ready to afford commercial housing. The

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can provide them either with housing allowance to purchase their private properties or directly with economical houses. 　　As indicated above, in addressing homelessness and inadequate housing, the joint effort of both

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and private sector is required. While

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intervention would impede the property

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and negatively influence the supply and demand relationship,

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assistance is essential for low-income families and vulnerable individuals in need of housing,