School of Social and Political Sciences

Prof Ken Gibb

Kenneth Gibb
  • Professor in Housing Economics (Urban Studies)
  • Director of the Centre for Public Policy (School of Social and Political Sciences)

telephone: 01413306891
email: Ken.Gibb@glasgow.ac.uk


Blog: http://kengibb.wordpress.com

Research Interests

  • Housing markets and economics
  • Urban housing systems
  • Urban economics
  • social housing and housing policy

Biography

Ken is a professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences in the subject area of Urban Studies. He has been a full time member of staff at the University in various guises since 1989. He was an ESRC research fellow until his appointment as a lecturer in 1994. After becoming a senior lecturer in 1999 and a Reader in 2001,  he became a professor in 2006. Ken was also Head of the Department of Urban Studies from 2005 to 2010 and associate dean of the Faculty of Law, Business and Social Sciences in 2009-10. He is now Research Convenor of the School of Social and Political Sciences.

Ken's research interests are focused on the economic, financial and policy dimensions of housing. He has carried out research for government departments, ESRC, Jospeh Rowntree Foundation, trade bodies, the private sector and international organisations like OECD. His current interests are on the financing and economics of social and affordable housing, and, the application of behavioural economics to housing. 

Ken is a managing editor of the Urban Studies journal and a trustee of the Urban Studies Foundation. He is president of RC43 (housing) of the International Sociological Association and is a former president of the European Real Estate Society. He sits on four editorial advisorial boards. He was a visiting professor to the University of Amsterdam in 2011. He is currently an advisor to the Scottish Parliament's  Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee.

After a period as chair of Sanctuary Scotland housing association, Ken is currently a non-executive director of Sanctuary housing association.

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2013

Gibb, K. (2013) Market signals, planning and social housing. Town Planning Review, 84 (1). pp. 63-80. ISSN 0041-0020 (doi:10.3828/tpr.2013.4)

Gibb, K., Maclennan, D., and Stephens, M. (2013) Innovative Financing of Affordable Housing International and UK Perspectives. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

2012

Clapham, D.F., Clark, W.A.V. and Gibb, K., (Eds.) (2012) Handbook of Housing Studies. SAGE, London, UK. ISBN 9781847874306

Gibb, K. (2012) Delivering affordable housing in the UK. In: Jones, C., White, M. and Dunse, N. (eds.) The Challenges of the Housing Economy: An International Perspective. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470672334

Gibb, K., and Stephens, M. (2012) Should housing benefit be devolved to Scotland? Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 35 (3). pp. 67-71. ISSN 2046-5378

Chen, Y., Gibb, K., Leishman, C., and Wright, R. (2012) The impact of ageing on house prices: a micro simulation approach. Scottish Journal of Political Economy, 59 (5). pp. 523-542. ISSN 0036-9292 (doi:10.1111/j.1467-9485.2012.00593.x)

Gibb, K. (2012) Behavioural economics and housing. In: Smith, S.J. (ed.) International Encyclopaedia of Housing and Home. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9780080471631

Gibb, K. (2012) Economics of social housing. In: Smith, S.J. (ed.) International Encyclopaedia of Housing and Home. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9780080471631

Gibb, K. (2012) Institutional economics. In: Clark, W., Gibb, K. and Clapham, D. (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Housing Studies. SAGE, London. ISBN 9781847874306

Gibb, K., O'Sullivan, A., and Young, G. (2012) Analysing the Belfast housing market: learning lessons from extreme volatility. Town Planning Review, 83 (4). pp. 407-430. ISSN 0041-0020

Gibb, K., and Pryce, G. (2012) New directions in housing economics: Introduction. Journal of Property Research, 29 (4). pp. 271-279. ISSN 0959-9916 (doi:10.1080/09599916.2012.731720)

Gibb, K., and Stephens, M. (2012) Devolving Housing Benefit: A Discussion Paper. Discussion Paper. Chartered Institute of Housing (Scotland), Edinburgh, UK.

O'Sullivan, A., and Gibb, K. (2012) Housing taxation and the economic benefits of home ownership. Housing Studies, 27 (2). pp. 267-279. ISSN 0267-3037 (doi:10.1080/02673037.2012.649470)

2011

Marsh, A. and Gibb, K., (Eds.) (2011) Housing Economics. Series: Sage library of economics. Sage, London, UK. ISBN 9781849200189

Gibb, K. (2011) After council housing: Britain's new social landlords. Urban Studies, 48 (13). pp. 2911-2913. ISSN 0042-0980 (doi:10.1177/0042098011417149)

Gibb, K. (2011) Delivering new affordable housing in the age of austerity: housing policy in Scotland. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis , 4 (4). pp. 357-368. ISSN 1753-8270 (doi:10.1108/17538271111172157)

Gibb, K., and Leishman, C. (2011) Delivering Affordable Housing in Troubled Times: Scotland National Report. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Introduction. In: Marsh, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics. Series: Sage library of economics . Sage, London, UK. ISBN 9781849200189

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Response to comments: Fundamentals are, well, fundamental. Housing, Theory and Society, 28 (3). pp. 292-299. ISSN 1403-6096 (doi:10.1080/14036096.2011.599178)

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Uncertainty, expectations and behavioural aspects of housing market choice. Housing, Theory and Society, 28 . pp. 215-235. ISSN 1651-2278

Wong, C., Gibb, K., McGreal, S., Webb, B., Leishman, C., Blair, N., Hinks, S., and MacIntyre, S. (2011) Housing and Neighbourhoods Monitor 2011: Fragility and Recovery. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

2010

Gibb, K., and O'Sullivan, A. (2010) Exploring loan finance guarantees to support new affordable housing in Scotland. In: O'Sullivan, A. (ed.) Investing in Affordable Housing - A Radical Rethink. Chartered Institute of housing, Edinburgh, pp. 13-19.

Gibb, K., and O'Sullivan, A. (2010) Housing-led regeneration and the local impacts of the credit crunch. Local Economy, 25 (2). pp. 94-107. ISSN 0269-0942 (doi:10.1080/02690941003741085 )

Hall, D., and Gibb, K. (2010) Increasing Supply within the Social Rented Sector. Discussion Paper. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Young, Gillian, O'Sullivan, Anthony, and Gibb, Kenneth (2010) Northern Ireland Housing Market Areas. Project Report. Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Belfast.

2009

Wong, Cecilia, Gibb, Kenneth, McGreal, Stanley, Hincks, Stephen, Kingston, Ruchard, Leishman, Christian, Brown, Louise, and Blair, Neale (2009) Housing and Neighbourhoods Monitor UK-wide Report. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

Gibb, K. (2009) Housing studies and the role of economic theory: an (applied) disciplinary perspective. Housing, Theory and Society, 26 (1). pp. 26-40. ISSN 1403-6096

Gibb, K., and Trebeck, K. (2009) Different Roads: Evidence about the Changing Provision of Social Housing in England. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis , 2 . pp. 373-390. ISSN 1753-8270

2008

O'Sullivan, A., and Gibb, K. (2008) The credit crunch and the Scottish housing system. Discussion Paper. Chartered Institute of Housing.

Gibb, K (2008) Should the hedge funds sell short on home ownership? Housing Scotland, Decemb . p. 7.

Gibb, K., O'Sullivan, A., and Glossop, C. (2008) Home Economics: How Housing Shapes City Economies. Project Report. Centre for Cities, London, UK.

Leishman, C., Gibb, K., Meen, G., O'Sullivan, T., Young, G., Chen, Y., Orr, A., and Wright, R. (2008) Scottish Model of Housing Supply and Affordability: Final Report. Scottish Government, Edinburgh, UK. ISBN 9870755973637

Nygaard, C., Berry, M., and Gibb, K. (2008) The political economy of social housing reform: a framework for considering decentralised ownership, management and service delivery in Australia. Urban Policy and Research, 26 (1). pp. 5-21. ISSN 0811-1146 (doi:10.1080/08111140701540778)

2007

Gibb, K, and Whitehead, C (2007) Towards the more Effective Use of Housing Subsidy: Mobilising and Targeting Resources. Housing Studies, 22 (2).

2006

Gibb, K (2006) Introduction to housing themed issue. Public Finance and Management, 6 (1). ISSN 1523-9721

Gibb, K, and Maclennan, D (2006) Changing social housing: economic system issues. Public Finance and Management, 6 (1). pp. 88-121. ISSN 1523-9721

Gibb, K, and Nygaard, C (2006) Transfers, Contracts and Regulation: A New Institutional Economics Perspectives on the Changing Provision of Social Housing in Britain. Housing Studies, 21 . pp. 827-852.

Montezuma, J, and Gibb, K (2006) Residential property as an Institutional Asset: The Swiss and Dutch Cases. Journal of Property Research, 23 . pp. 323-346.

Pryce, G, and Gibb, K (2006) Submarket Dynamics of Time to Sale. Real Estate Economics, 34 (3). pp. 377-412.

2005

Adair, A, Berry, J, McGreal, S, Hutchison, N, Watkins, C, and Gibb, K (2005) Investment Performance within Urban Regeneration Locations. Journal of Property, Investment and Finance, 23 (1). pp. 7-21.

Adair, A., Berry, J., Gibb, K., Hutchison, N., McGreal, S., and Watkins, C. (2005) Urban regeneration, property indices and market performance. In: Adams, D., Watkins, C. and White, M. (eds.) Planning, Public Policy and Property Markets. Series: Real estate issues (Oxford, England) . Blackwell, pp. 148-166. ISBN 9781405124300

Gibb, K, and Nygaard, C (2005) The Impact of Buy to Let Residential Investment on Local Housing Markets: Evidence from Glasgow, Scotland. European Journal of Housing Research, 5 . pp. 301-326. ISSN 1461-6718

Wood, G, Forbes, M, and Gibb, K (2005) Direct subsidies and housing affordability in Australian Private Rental Markets. Environment and Planning C, 23 . pp. 759-783. ISSN 0263-774X

2004

Gibb, K (2004) At the Margins of Devolution: Fiscal Autonomy, Housing Benefit and Scottish Housing Policy. Scottish Affairs (48). pp. 111-132.

Gibb, K (2004) Policy priorities for property and land in Central Scotland. Journal of Property Research, 21 (3). pp. 255-277.

Gibb, K (2004) Regeneration Pays. Scotregen, 28 (Summer). p. 3.

Reid, M., and Gibb, K. (2004) "Capacity building" in the third sector and the use of independent consultants: evidence from Scotland. In: 6th International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research, 11-14 July 2004, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

2003

Adair, AS, Berry, JN, McGreal, WS, Hutchison, NE, Watkins, C, and Gibb, K (2003) Urban Regeneration and Property Investment Performance. Journal of Property Research, 20 (4). pp. 371-386.

Donnison, D., and Stephens, M. (2003) The political economy of housing research. In: O'Sullivan, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics and Public Policy. Series: Real estate issues (Oxford, England) . Blackwell Science, pp. 248-267. ISBN 0632064617

Gibb, K (2003) Transferring Glasgow's Council Housing: Financial, Urban and Housing Policy Implications. European Journal of Housing Policy, 3 (1). pp. 89-114.

Gibb, K, and Hoesli, M (2003) Developments in Urban Housing and Property Markets. Urban Studies Review Issue, 40 (5-6). pp. 887-896.

More, A., Findlay, J., Gibb, K., Kasparov, D., and Mills, C. (2003) Determined Differences: Rent Structures in Scottish Social Housing. Series: http://eleanor.lib.gla.ac.uk/record=b2109501 . Scottish Executive, Edinburgh, UK. ISBN 9780755935208

2002

Gibb, K. (2002) Urban housing models. In: O'Sullivan, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics and Public Policy. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 9780632064618

Gibb, K (2002) Trends and Change in Social Housing Finance and Provision within the European Union. Housing Studies, 17 (2). pp. 325-336.

Gibb, K., Mackay, D., and White, M. (2002) The property market and its role in shaping urban economic competitiveness: a selective review of literature and evidence. In: Begg, I. (ed.) Urban Competitiveness: Policies for Dynamic Cities. Policy Press, Bristol. ISBN 1861343582

2001

Gibb, K, and Kearns, A (2001) Low Demand in the Owner-Occupied Sector: Issues for Lenders. Housing Finance, 49 (Februa). pp. 47-52.

Gibb, K. (2001) Helping with housing costs? Unravelling the political economy of personal subsidy. In: Cowan, D.S. and Marsh, A. (eds.) Two Steps Forward: Housing Policy into the New Millennium. Policy Press, Bristol.

2000

Kearns, A., Gibb, K., and Mackay, D.F. (2000) Area deprivation in Scotland: a new assessment. Urban Studies, 37 (9). pp. 1535-1559. ISSN 0042-0980 (doi:10.1080/00420980020080251)

White, M., Mackay, D., and Gibb, K. (2000) A comparative analysis of Scottish property rents. Journal of Property Investment and Finance, 18 (3). pp. 332-351. ISSN 1463-578X (doi:10.1108/14635780010338326)

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Article

Gibb, K. (2013) Market signals, planning and social housing. Town Planning Review, 84 (1). pp. 63-80. ISSN 0041-0020 (doi:10.3828/tpr.2013.4)

Gibb, K., and Stephens, M. (2012) Should housing benefit be devolved to Scotland? Fraser of Allander Economic Commentary, 35 (3). pp. 67-71. ISSN 2046-5378

Chen, Y., Gibb, K., Leishman, C., and Wright, R. (2012) The impact of ageing on house prices: a micro simulation approach. Scottish Journal of Political Economy, 59 (5). pp. 523-542. ISSN 0036-9292 (doi:10.1111/j.1467-9485.2012.00593.x)

Gibb, K., O'Sullivan, A., and Young, G. (2012) Analysing the Belfast housing market: learning lessons from extreme volatility. Town Planning Review, 83 (4). pp. 407-430. ISSN 0041-0020

Gibb, K., and Pryce, G. (2012) New directions in housing economics: Introduction. Journal of Property Research, 29 (4). pp. 271-279. ISSN 0959-9916 (doi:10.1080/09599916.2012.731720)

O'Sullivan, A., and Gibb, K. (2012) Housing taxation and the economic benefits of home ownership. Housing Studies, 27 (2). pp. 267-279. ISSN 0267-3037 (doi:10.1080/02673037.2012.649470)

Gibb, K. (2011) After council housing: Britain's new social landlords. Urban Studies, 48 (13). pp. 2911-2913. ISSN 0042-0980 (doi:10.1177/0042098011417149)

Gibb, K. (2011) Delivering new affordable housing in the age of austerity: housing policy in Scotland. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis , 4 (4). pp. 357-368. ISSN 1753-8270 (doi:10.1108/17538271111172157)

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Response to comments: Fundamentals are, well, fundamental. Housing, Theory and Society, 28 (3). pp. 292-299. ISSN 1403-6096 (doi:10.1080/14036096.2011.599178)

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Uncertainty, expectations and behavioural aspects of housing market choice. Housing, Theory and Society, 28 . pp. 215-235. ISSN 1651-2278

Gibb, K., and O'Sullivan, A. (2010) Housing-led regeneration and the local impacts of the credit crunch. Local Economy, 25 (2). pp. 94-107. ISSN 0269-0942 (doi:10.1080/02690941003741085 )

Gibb, K. (2009) Housing studies and the role of economic theory: an (applied) disciplinary perspective. Housing, Theory and Society, 26 (1). pp. 26-40. ISSN 1403-6096

Gibb, K., and Trebeck, K. (2009) Different Roads: Evidence about the Changing Provision of Social Housing in England. International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis , 2 . pp. 373-390. ISSN 1753-8270

Gibb, K (2008) Should the hedge funds sell short on home ownership? Housing Scotland, Decemb . p. 7.

Nygaard, C., Berry, M., and Gibb, K. (2008) The political economy of social housing reform: a framework for considering decentralised ownership, management and service delivery in Australia. Urban Policy and Research, 26 (1). pp. 5-21. ISSN 0811-1146 (doi:10.1080/08111140701540778)

Gibb, K, and Whitehead, C (2007) Towards the more Effective Use of Housing Subsidy: Mobilising and Targeting Resources. Housing Studies, 22 (2).

Gibb, K (2006) Introduction to housing themed issue. Public Finance and Management, 6 (1). ISSN 1523-9721

Gibb, K, and Maclennan, D (2006) Changing social housing: economic system issues. Public Finance and Management, 6 (1). pp. 88-121. ISSN 1523-9721

Gibb, K, and Nygaard, C (2006) Transfers, Contracts and Regulation: A New Institutional Economics Perspectives on the Changing Provision of Social Housing in Britain. Housing Studies, 21 . pp. 827-852.

Montezuma, J, and Gibb, K (2006) Residential property as an Institutional Asset: The Swiss and Dutch Cases. Journal of Property Research, 23 . pp. 323-346.

Pryce, G, and Gibb, K (2006) Submarket Dynamics of Time to Sale. Real Estate Economics, 34 (3). pp. 377-412.

Adair, A, Berry, J, McGreal, S, Hutchison, N, Watkins, C, and Gibb, K (2005) Investment Performance within Urban Regeneration Locations. Journal of Property, Investment and Finance, 23 (1). pp. 7-21.

Gibb, K, and Nygaard, C (2005) The Impact of Buy to Let Residential Investment on Local Housing Markets: Evidence from Glasgow, Scotland. European Journal of Housing Research, 5 . pp. 301-326. ISSN 1461-6718

Wood, G, Forbes, M, and Gibb, K (2005) Direct subsidies and housing affordability in Australian Private Rental Markets. Environment and Planning C, 23 . pp. 759-783. ISSN 0263-774X

Gibb, K (2004) At the Margins of Devolution: Fiscal Autonomy, Housing Benefit and Scottish Housing Policy. Scottish Affairs (48). pp. 111-132.

Gibb, K (2004) Policy priorities for property and land in Central Scotland. Journal of Property Research, 21 (3). pp. 255-277.

Gibb, K (2004) Regeneration Pays. Scotregen, 28 (Summer). p. 3.

Adair, AS, Berry, JN, McGreal, WS, Hutchison, NE, Watkins, C, and Gibb, K (2003) Urban Regeneration and Property Investment Performance. Journal of Property Research, 20 (4). pp. 371-386.

Gibb, K (2003) Transferring Glasgow's Council Housing: Financial, Urban and Housing Policy Implications. European Journal of Housing Policy, 3 (1). pp. 89-114.

Gibb, K, and Hoesli, M (2003) Developments in Urban Housing and Property Markets. Urban Studies Review Issue, 40 (5-6). pp. 887-896.

Gibb, K (2002) Trends and Change in Social Housing Finance and Provision within the European Union. Housing Studies, 17 (2). pp. 325-336.

Gibb, K, and Kearns, A (2001) Low Demand in the Owner-Occupied Sector: Issues for Lenders. Housing Finance, 49 (Februa). pp. 47-52.

Kearns, A., Gibb, K., and Mackay, D.F. (2000) Area deprivation in Scotland: a new assessment. Urban Studies, 37 (9). pp. 1535-1559. ISSN 0042-0980 (doi:10.1080/00420980020080251)

White, M., Mackay, D., and Gibb, K. (2000) A comparative analysis of Scottish property rents. Journal of Property Investment and Finance, 18 (3). pp. 332-351. ISSN 1463-578X (doi:10.1108/14635780010338326)

Book

Leishman, C., Gibb, K., Meen, G., O'Sullivan, T., Young, G., Chen, Y., Orr, A., and Wright, R. (2008) Scottish Model of Housing Supply and Affordability: Final Report. Scottish Government, Edinburgh, UK. ISBN 9870755973637

More, A., Findlay, J., Gibb, K., Kasparov, D., and Mills, C. (2003) Determined Differences: Rent Structures in Scottish Social Housing. Series: http://eleanor.lib.gla.ac.uk/record=b2109501 . Scottish Executive, Edinburgh, UK. ISBN 9780755935208

Book Section

Gibb, K. (2012) Delivering affordable housing in the UK. In: Jones, C., White, M. and Dunse, N. (eds.) The Challenges of the Housing Economy: An International Perspective. John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 9780470672334

Gibb, K. (2012) Behavioural economics and housing. In: Smith, S.J. (ed.) International Encyclopaedia of Housing and Home. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9780080471631

Gibb, K. (2012) Economics of social housing. In: Smith, S.J. (ed.) International Encyclopaedia of Housing and Home. Elsevier Science. ISBN 9780080471631

Gibb, K. (2012) Institutional economics. In: Clark, W., Gibb, K. and Clapham, D. (eds.) The SAGE Handbook of Housing Studies. SAGE, London. ISBN 9781847874306

Marsh, A., and Gibb, K. (2011) Introduction. In: Marsh, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics. Series: Sage library of economics . Sage, London, UK. ISBN 9781849200189

Gibb, K., and O'Sullivan, A. (2010) Exploring loan finance guarantees to support new affordable housing in Scotland. In: O'Sullivan, A. (ed.) Investing in Affordable Housing - A Radical Rethink. Chartered Institute of housing, Edinburgh, pp. 13-19.

Adair, A., Berry, J., Gibb, K., Hutchison, N., McGreal, S., and Watkins, C. (2005) Urban regeneration, property indices and market performance. In: Adams, D., Watkins, C. and White, M. (eds.) Planning, Public Policy and Property Markets. Series: Real estate issues (Oxford, England) . Blackwell, pp. 148-166. ISBN 9781405124300

Donnison, D., and Stephens, M. (2003) The political economy of housing research. In: O'Sullivan, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics and Public Policy. Series: Real estate issues (Oxford, England) . Blackwell Science, pp. 248-267. ISBN 0632064617

Gibb, K. (2002) Urban housing models. In: O'Sullivan, A. and Gibb, K. (eds.) Housing Economics and Public Policy. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN 9780632064618

Gibb, K., Mackay, D., and White, M. (2002) The property market and its role in shaping urban economic competitiveness: a selective review of literature and evidence. In: Begg, I. (ed.) Urban Competitiveness: Policies for Dynamic Cities. Policy Press, Bristol. ISBN 1861343582

Gibb, K. (2001) Helping with housing costs? Unravelling the political economy of personal subsidy. In: Cowan, D.S. and Marsh, A. (eds.) Two Steps Forward: Housing Policy into the New Millennium. Policy Press, Bristol.

Edited Book

Clapham, D.F., Clark, W.A.V. and Gibb, K., (Eds.) (2012) Handbook of Housing Studies. SAGE, London, UK. ISBN 9781847874306

Marsh, A. and Gibb, K., (Eds.) (2011) Housing Economics. Series: Sage library of economics. Sage, London, UK. ISBN 9781849200189

Research Report or Paper

Gibb, K., Maclennan, D., and Stephens, M. (2013) Innovative Financing of Affordable Housing International and UK Perspectives. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Gibb, K., and Stephens, M. (2012) Devolving Housing Benefit: A Discussion Paper. Discussion Paper. Chartered Institute of Housing (Scotland), Edinburgh, UK.

Gibb, K., and Leishman, C. (2011) Delivering Affordable Housing in Troubled Times: Scotland National Report. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Wong, C., Gibb, K., McGreal, S., Webb, B., Leishman, C., Blair, N., Hinks, S., and MacIntyre, S. (2011) Housing and Neighbourhoods Monitor 2011: Fragility and Recovery. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Hall, D., and Gibb, K. (2010) Increasing Supply within the Social Rented Sector. Discussion Paper. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, UK.

Young, Gillian, O'Sullivan, Anthony, and Gibb, Kenneth (2010) Northern Ireland Housing Market Areas. Project Report. Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Belfast.

Wong, Cecilia, Gibb, Kenneth, McGreal, Stanley, Hincks, Stephen, Kingston, Ruchard, Leishman, Christian, Brown, Louise, and Blair, Neale (2009) Housing and Neighbourhoods Monitor UK-wide Report. Project Report. Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

O'Sullivan, A., and Gibb, K. (2008) The credit crunch and the Scottish housing system. Discussion Paper. Chartered Institute of Housing.

Gibb, K., O'Sullivan, A., and Glossop, C. (2008) Home Economics: How Housing Shapes City Economies. Project Report. Centre for Cities, London, UK.

Conference Proceedings

Reid, M., and Gibb, K. (2004) "Capacity building" in the third sector and the use of independent consultants: evidence from Scotland. In: 6th International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research, 11-14 July 2004, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada.

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Research Grants

Current

International Review of Financing Affordable Housing (Joseph Rowntree Foundation) with Duncan Maclennan (St Andrews) and Mark Stephens (Heriot Watt)

Reviewing Housing Benefit Reform Impacts on Social Tenants (Northern Ireland Housing Executive) With Newhaven Research and Chris Leishman (Heriot Watt)

Social Rent-setting in Northern Ireland (Northern Ireland Housing Executive) with Newhaven Research, Steve Wilcox (York), Allison Orr and Declan Redmond (UCD)

Housing Choice and Behavioural Economics (ASRF Seed Corn) with Moira Munro and Alex Marsh (Bristol)

Evaluating the Scottish Innovation Fund (Homes for Scotland) with Andrew Field, Karen Trouten and Robert McDowall

Recent 

Local Housing Systems Analysis of Belfast
Northern Ireland Housing Executive
(with Newhaven Research)
2010-11

Supply and Affordability Model of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Housing Executive/Department of Social Development
(with Chris Leishman, Newhaven Research and Oxford Economics)
2011

Housing and Neighbourhoods Monitor
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
(with Cecilia Wong, University of Manchester and Stanley McGreal, University of Ulster)
2008-2011

Current Research Students (PhD)

Minh Ah Jung

  • A comparative study of the effectiveness of housing allowances

Carlos Hernandes-Velasco

  • Informal urban housing in Mexico

Additional Information

Current University Roles

I am Research Convenor of the School of Social and Political Sciences.

I co-ordinate and facilitate Commonwealth Games legacy research within the University associated with the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Consulting and Advice

I am advisor to the Scottish Parliament's Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee

I have considerable experience of consultancy and advisory work in the housing sphere, including commissions for Glasgow Housing Association, the Scottish Executive, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, DCLG, the World Bank, OECD, the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute and different local authorities and private sector bodies.

Academic and Professional Body Memberships

Editing

Editorial Boards

External Work

I am a non-executive director of Sanctuary housing association and former chairman of Sanctuary Scotland housing association and of Sanctuary Management Services. I am also a shareholder in Mortherwell football club.

Forthcoming Publications

  • Gibb, K and Pryce, G (2013) - guest editors - special issue of Journal of Property Research: New Directions in Housing Economics
  • Chen, Y, Gibb, K, Leishman, C and Wright, R (2012) ‘The Impact of Ageing on House Prices: A Micro Simulation Approach, Scottish Journal of Political Economy Vol. 59 (5) pp.523-42.
  • Gibb, K (forthcoming, 2013) "Market Signals, Planning and Social Housing", Town Planning Review, Volume 84 (1).