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Housing Consumption of the “Soon-to-Retire” in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Regression Analysis

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  • Wadu Mesthrige Jayantha
  • Lebunu Hewage Udara Willhelm Abeydeera

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Availability and quality of housing have long been serious problems in Hong Kong over the years. It is now apparent that the rapidly increasing aging population (those over 65 years) seems to make the housing issue an even more serious one. As the demographic and social structures of the society continue to evolve, government’s housing policy should be reviewed and revised from time to time, accordingly, in order to satisfy the changing needs of the society. The main objective of this study is to explore the significant determinants of housing consumption of the ‘soon-to-retire’ group and suggest an explanation for their underlying dynamics. Based on a sample survey data, a cross-sectional regression model is employed to identify significant determinants that influence housing consumption of this group. Empirical results reveal that housing consumption of this group is influenced not only by market and demographic factors but also by the health status of the household. Heath status of the household, of this age group, is very important as this group is nearing their retirement. The empirical results further reveal that average household size and housing tenure as significant determinants of housing consumption of this study group. By introducing this new factor, we attempt to broaden our knowledge about the housing consumption of this less explored aspect of the housing market.

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  • Wadu Mesthrige Jayantha & Lebunu Hewage Udara Willhelm Abeydeera, 2019. "Housing Consumption of the “Soon-to-Retire” in Hong Kong: A Cross-Sectional Regression Analysis," Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, Asian Online Journal Publishing Group, vol. 6(1), pages 76-84.
  • Handle: RePEc:aoj:ajeaer:v:6:y:2019:i:1:p:76-84:id:920
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