Housing policy refers to the set of laws, regulations, and strategies that govern the housing sector within a country or region. It encompasses a wide range of issues related to housing affordability, access to housing, housing quality, and community development. Housing policy may address issues such as affordable housing, social housing, housing finance, homelessness, rental housing regulations, and land use planning. Research in housing policy often focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of existing policies, identifying barriers to access affordable housing, evaluating the impact of housing policies on homelessness or poverty, and developing new strategies to address housing challenges. Researchers in this field may use a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to study housing markets, housing policies, housing programs, and their outcomes. Ultimately, the goal of research in housing policy is to inform policy-makers, stakeholders, and the public on how to create sustainable, inclusive, and equitable housing systems.