1.2. Economic Feasibility and Incremental Changes

Try these first

1. 1.

   What percentage of house owners upgraded their shelters within a month?

   Hint

   Refer to the changes made within a given time period.

2. 2.

   Name one item that beneficiaries sold to fund their upgrades.

   Hint

   Think of what was used for temporary coverings.

3. 3.

   What does the term 'economic feasibility' refer to?

   • A housing market price
   • Affordability of housing improvements
   • Construction speed

   Hint

   Focus on economic principles.

4. 4.

   True or False: The use-value of a home is less important than its market-value.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what the house means to its owner.

5. 5.

   Analyze how consumer choices in material use influence the economic feasibility of housing upgrades in different communities.

   Hint

   Consider what materials are available locally and their costs.

6. 6.

   Critique the effectiveness of partnerships in scaling housing solutions. What limitations might they have?

   Hint

   Think about the dynamics of teamwork and partnership.