Rising sea levels and property are highly pertinent topics for Singaporeans. But how are the two linked? In this episode, Professor Ang Swee Hoon examines the impact of impending sea level rises on both public and private housing in Singapore, following announcements made by the then-Prime Minister in a National Day speech in 2019. Research revealed a reduction in the monetary value of sea-facing properties by S$20,000 in response to the announcements, but interestingly, it was only for publi...
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Rising sea levels and property are highly pertinent topics for Singaporeans. But how are the two linked? In this episode, Professor Ang Swee Hoon examines the impact of impending sea level rises on both public and private housing in Singapore, following announcements made by the then-Prime Minister in a National Day speech in 2019. Research revealed a reduction in the monetary value of sea-facing properties by S$20,000 in response to the announcements, but interestingly, it was only for publi...
Bankruptcy in Close Quarters: The 3% Spending Ripple Effect
Kiasunomics
13 minutes
2 years ago
Bankruptcy in Close Quarters: The 3% Spending Ripple Effect
It is a known, evidence-based fact that the lifestyle choices of our peers have a strong bearing on our own. Does this hold true when it comes to bankruptcy? In this episode, Professor Sumit looks at the spending behaviours of people living in close proximity to individuals who have been declared bankrupts. Interestingly, he observed a reduction in the consumption of the neighbours of a bankrupt by 3%!
Kiasunomics
Rising sea levels and property are highly pertinent topics for Singaporeans. But how are the two linked? In this episode, Professor Ang Swee Hoon examines the impact of impending sea level rises on both public and private housing in Singapore, following announcements made by the then-Prime Minister in a National Day speech in 2019. Research revealed a reduction in the monetary value of sea-facing properties by S$20,000 in response to the announcements, but interestingly, it was only for publi...
