The amplifying effect of capitalization rates on housing supply

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Urban Economics
Year: 2021
Volume: 126
Issue: C

Authors (3)

Büchler, Simon (not in RePEc) Ehrlich, Maximilian v. (Universität Bern) Schöni, Olivier (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We provide empirical evidence that increases in housing rental income lead to a larger supply response than price increases of the same percentage value. We rationalize this differential in supply responsiveness with an amplification mechanism arising from a downward revision of capitalization rates following a rental income increase. We document that the amplification of the housing supply price elasticity is less pronounced in geographically constrained and tightly regulated neighborhoods and areas having more sophisticated investors. Our findings hold valuable lessons for public policies affecting the housing rental income, such as rent control and housing subsidies.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:juecon:v:126:y:2021:i:c:s0094119021000528
Journal Field
Urban
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-29