TY  - JOUR
T1  - Relationship Between Housing and Household Characteristics:
Evidence from Pakistan
AU - Sajid, G.M. AU - Kouser, Rizwana 
JO  - Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
SP  - 30
EP  - 38
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1683-8831
DO  - pjssci.2019.30.38
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2019.30.38
KW  - Housing characteristics
KW  -household characteristics
KW  -multinomial logit model
KW  -head characteristics
KW  -PSLM
KW  -marginal effect
AB  - The main objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between housing characteristics
and household characteristics. To comprehend the objective, the study utilizes the data of Pakistan Social and
Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) 2010-11. Multinomial logit model is applied for the purpose. The results
show that urban households prefer housing units with better facilities. Higher income leads to be residing with
better housing characteristics. Moreover, increase in the number of children always related to the substandard
housing characteristics, holding household size constant. Increase in the age of household leads to improved
housing structure. Marital status of the head of household also matters. Married heads prefer better housing
facilities.
ER  -