This paper presents new mathematical programming-based planning models for the provision of affordable housing to low-income and moderate-income families by government and nongovernmental entities. These models address two key policy concerns of housing providers: setting priorities for investments among a variety of affordable housing programs, and choosing locations and configurations for par...

Abstract The public subsidization of food is an important element North African welfare states, guaranteeing access to affordable nutrition and maintaining security even in times economic downturns. Since the 1970s, universal subsidy schemes have come under growing international pressure, countries selectively adopted policy recommendations adjusted their schemes. Comparing empirical cases Egyp...