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 public housing.
16 Jul 2024
Credit Cards
Picking off a U.S. study on a credit card promotional campaign where the bank offered 1% cashback, Professor Ang Swee Hoon looks at how it increased user spending by 32% and even incurred greater debt by not making prompt repayments. She also touches on the impact of the campaign on “revolver users” and inactive, no-debt cardholders.
11 Jul 2024
Water Economics Part 1
Left to their own, consumers may not make the most sustainable choices. This is where regulations and policies may have to come in to manage usage. In this episode, Professor Sumit Agarwal looks at the reactiveness of water usage in response to pricing changes in Singapore, triggered by government policies implemented to encourage conservation, by examining 10 years’ worth of water consumption data. Also, he examines if these pricing policies and rebates work differently for people in different income segments.
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