ABSTRACT
The real estate (RE) sector is regarded as an integral component of the economies of nations. It has been established that investment in RE has direct impact on economic development. This chapter provides an ideal context to explore the relationship between student housing investment and economic development. It discusses the choice and justification of the methodology, which was employed for the research. It also interrogates Ghana's current educational system and the increasing political contestation with issues such as the provision of educational infrastructure. Then, it analyses and discusses field data to help develop an improved understanding of the linkages between student housing investment and economic development. Finally, it concludes by looking at the policy implications of the study's findings and recommendations, which could help to make investment in student housing more central to the economic development dialogue. There are two main research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative, although there is mixed methods of research, which are increasingly gaining traction.
