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To: Moominoid who wrote (62830)	4/26/2005 11:28:44 PM
From: gpowell	Respond to of 74559

It'd be a great topic in public choice theory. As for career options, I know a couple of economists who consulted for a large housing developer faced with the possibility of price controls by a local redevelopment agency. Their study was influential in convincing the authority that in the long run such policies would result in higher home prices (and any benefit from these programs accrue mainly to a few lucky lottery winners). The developer netted an extra $500,000,000 in revenue as a result.

To: Moominoid who wrote (62830)	4/27/2005 4:03:57 AM
From: energyplay	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 74559

I would suggest your student narrow the topic somewhat - maybe to "factors affecting housing prices in resort island locations" By looking at islands, the availible land tend to be constrained. By looking at resort locations, the industry types are fewer and more comparable - you don't have an auto plant closing or a dot com driving up prices. This means more useful conclusions, and maybe even a chance of being hired by a land development company or consultancy. Field work will be required, and supervison of much of that field work also. Prehaps memebers of this thread can suggest appropriate islands to study. Ibiza, Hawaii, Phuket, Trinidad come to mind. Now about getting funding for the field work...