Global Housing Cycles
57 Pages Posted: 1 Nov 2012
Date Written: August 2012
Abstract
Housing cycles and their impact on the financial system and the macroeconomy have become the center of attention following the global financial crisis. This paper documents the characteristics of housing cycles in a large set of countries, and examines the determinants of house price movements. Empirical analysis shows that house price dynamics are mostly driven by income and demographics but fluctuations in these fundamentals and credit conditions can create deviations from the implied equilibrium path. We conclude with a discussion of the macroeconomic implications of house price corrections.
Keywords: Housing Cycles, Mortgage Markets, Developed Countries, Emerging Markets, Financial Systems, Housing Prices
JEL Classification: E32, E44, F40
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