Friday, 13 September 2024, 7:55 AM
Site: Precarious Housing in Europe
Course: The PusH Learning Materials (General)
Glossary: Glossary
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Accumulation by dispossessionA Marxist concept referring to neoliberal capitalist policies resulting in the centralization of wealth and power in the hands of a few by dispossessing the public and private entities of their wealth, land or house. |
Allotment gardensInformal use of various plots for permanence
habitation, which were not originally designated for such purpose. |
Asylum seekerA person seeking
protection from persecution or serious harm in a country other than their country
of origin, whereas a final decision on their application for refugee status has
not yet been taken. |
AusterityGovernment measures to reduce public expenditure,
usually adopted in response to government debt or deficits. |