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Inequality hikes, saving surges, and housing bubbles
Zhao, Qingbin1,2; Li, Guoqiang2; Gu, Xinhua2; Lei, Chun Kwok2
2020-12-11
Source PublicationINTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE
ABS Journal Level2
ISSN1059-0560
Volume72Pages:349-363
Abstract

This paper uses theoretical and empirical models to analyze the effect of saving rates on housing prices under income inequality observed in fast-growing tourism resorts like Macao. The theoretical model predicts that rising inequality leads to larger asset bubbles through a higher rate of saving and a greater investment of saving in housing assets. The empirical model confirms that tourism growth and inequality spurt do foster saving surge and housing bubble. This work on Macao also shows that aggressive operation of VIP tourism and excessive use of foreign investment may be no good for economic efficiency and social equity. It is necessary for Macao to make full use of its ample public saving to pursue sustainable tourism development and autonomous economic growth. The government should spend a substantial portion of its idle saving to deal with social discontent over low real income and low housing affordability and to prevent social tensions from arising in Macao.

KeywordCasino Tourism Dols Regression Housing Bubble Income Inequality Saving Rate Sem Estimation Social Discontent Sustainable Development
DOI10.1016/j.iref.2020.12.012
URLView the original
Indexed BySSCI
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaBusiness & Economics
WOS SubjectBusiness, Finance ; Economics
WOS IDWOS:000620678100023
PublisherElsevier
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85097911375
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Corresponding AuthorLi, Guoqiang
Affiliation1.School of Economics, Southwest University of Political Science & Law, Chongqing, China
2.Faculty of Business Administration, University of Macau, Taipa, China
First Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
Corresponding Author AffilicationFaculty of Business Administration
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Zhao, Qingbin,Li, Guoqiang,Gu, Xinhua,et al. Inequality hikes, saving surges, and housing bubbles[J]. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE, 2020, 72, 349-363.
APA Zhao, Qingbin., Li, Guoqiang., Gu, Xinhua., & Lei, Chun Kwok (2020). Inequality hikes, saving surges, and housing bubbles. INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE, 72, 349-363.
MLA Zhao, Qingbin,et al."Inequality hikes, saving surges, and housing bubbles".INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF ECONOMICS & FINANCE 72(2020):349-363.
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