The effect of housing price inequality on mental health

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作者
Kang, Songman [1 ]
Son, Hyelim [2 ]
Song, B. K. [3 ]
机构
[1] Hanyang Univ, Coll Econ & Finance, 222 Wangsimni ro, Seoul 04763, South Korea
[2] Univ Seoul, Sch Econ, 163 Seoulsiripdae Ro, Seoul 02504, South Korea
[3] Sogang Univ, Dept Polit Sci, 35 Baekbeom Ro, Seoul 04107, South Korea
关键词
Housing price inequality; Wealth inequality; Mental health; INCOME INEQUALITY; RELATIVE DEPRIVATION; ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION; BARTIK INSTRUMENTS; POPULATION HEALTH; UNITED-STATES; POOR HEALTH; LONG-RUN; MORTALITY; EXPLANATION;
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10.1016/j.labeco.2023.102460
中图分类号
F [经济];
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02 ;
摘要
This study investigates whether and how changes in local housing price inequality affect individuals' mental health. We construct a local-level housing price inequality index using data on all housing transactions in South Korea and link it with individual-level medical utilization records. We find that rising local housing price inequality increases the likelihood of medical visits and expenditures related to mental health conditions. Subgroup analysis shows that the estimated effect of housing price inequality is highly heterogeneous, as the estimates vary noticeably by gender, age, and income levels. Housing price inequality also affects other health-related behaviors, suggesting broader long-term health consequences of economic inequality.
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