The Impact of Immovable Property Tax on the Macro Economy

Young Sik Joeng (), Eunjung Kang (), Kyunghun Kim () and Jeehye Kim ()
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Young Sik Joeng: KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP), Postal: [30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Complex, 370, Sicheong-daero, Sejong-si, Korea, https://www.kiep.go.kr/eng/
Eunjung Kang: KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP), Postal: [30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Complex, 370, Sicheong-daero, Sejong-si, Korea, https://www.kiep.go.kr/eng/
Kyunghun Kim: KOREA INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICY (KIEP), Postal: [30147] Building C, Sejong National Research Complex, 370, Sicheong-daero, Sejong-si, Korea, https://www.kiep.go.kr/eng/
Jeehye Kim: Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements, Postal: (30147)Gukchaegyeonguwon-ro 5, Sejong-si, Republic of Korea, https://www.krihs.re.kr/main/

No 22-24, World Economy Brief from Korea Institute for International Economic Policy

Abstract: Since the 2008 global financial crisis, inequality has been increasing worldwide. In particular, wealth (asset) inequality is getting worse than income inequality. And Korea is no exception. This deepening of inequality is more worrisome in that it leads to inequality of opportunity while suppressing movement between classes, which in turn deepens inequality, creating a vicious cycle of inequality. This is a bigger problem than the inequality itself. The international communities are calling for stronger property taxes, including recurrent taxes on immovable property, as part of mitigating inequality and promoting inclusive growth. In Korea, there is heated discussion on property taxes, such as recurrent taxes on immovable property including the comprehensive real estate tax. Therefore, this study aims to investigate policy directions in international organizations and major countries on immovable property tax and examine the effect of property tax on the macro economy. This study examine international comparisons of immovable property tax burdens using OECD data. Next, this study analyzes the effect of immovable property tax on housing prices, inequality, and economic growth. Finally, we suggest policy implications to Korea through this. Based on our results, we present policy implications for Korea.

Keywords: Immovable Property Tax; Inequality; Economic growth; Housing Price (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 8 pages
Date: 2022-07-01
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