Research Focus:

• Application of relevant theories and tools of economics to land use planning and development
• Analyzing urban spatial forms
• Matters relating to social and economic development.

Research Projects:

• Grant-funded research on the causes of urban decline and strategies for urban renewal in Jamaica
• Factors influencing householders’ housing choice in Jamaica.

Research Interest:

• Investigating issues of housing adequacy in terms of the dwelling itself, housing services such as water and energy, the issue of affordability, accessibility, and other attributes that are relevant to improving well-beings and to promote sustainable housing.