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...
From 'I Do' to 'I Don't': The Love and Housing (dis)Connection
Kiasunomics
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2 years ago
From 'I Do' to 'I Don't': The Love and Housing (dis)Connection
The common yet unromantic Singaporean marriage proposal: Do you want to BTO with me? In this episode, Professor Sumit Agarwal, with Professor Fan Yi continue to delve into the public housing policy schemes in Singapore, specifically for young couples planning for marriage, and for singles above 35 years. Looking at both micro and longitudinal data sets, she examines the impact of policy shocks on young couples, and whether it has a positive or negative impact on the quality of m...
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...
