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The impact of real estate taxes on the macroeconomy

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  • Qi Li
  • Shuyun Chen
  • Wei Fan
  • Yan Zhang

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This article develops a multi‐sector dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model to evaluate the macroeconomic effects of real estate taxes. The study finds that, under a fixed tax rate, real estate taxes dampen positive fluctuations in household housing consumption, real estate investments, and housing prices. Additionally, if uncertain exogenous shocks lead to changes in the tax rate, real estate taxes can cause short‐term declines in non‐housing household consumption, non‐real estate investments, housing prices, and overall output. In such cases, policymakers should implement an accommodative, price‐based monetary policy to mitigate these adverse effects. When both tax shocks and negative land supply shocks occur, it is recommended that policymakers adopt an accommodative price‐based policy during economic downturns and transition to a quantity‐based policy during upturns. Therefore, the article advocates for real estate tax reform during periods of stable economic conditions and minimal fluctuations in housing prices.

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  • Qi Li & Shuyun Chen & Wei Fan & Yan Zhang, 2026. "The impact of real estate taxes on the macroeconomy," Real Estate Economics, American Real Estate and Urban Economics Association, vol. 54(4), pages 884-916, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:reesec:v:54:y:2026:i:4:p:884-916
    DOI: 10.1111/1540-6229.70037
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