ORI Kiasunomics©3 Economic Insights Everyday Life

Have you ever wondered whether the BuildToOrder scheme affects marriage and divorce Do you think haze affects physical and intellectual characteristics of babies Is there a relationship between eign buyers and property transactions Are women more strategic taxi drivers These and more are discussed in Kiasunomics©3 in an easytounderstand manner.

Each chapter, written simply and lightheartedly, is selfcontained and covers a different research topic conducted at the National University of Singapore. The research findings are discussed in conversational terms to help readers understand the influences and consequences of the decisions made by all of us, using simple economic logic.

This edition covers topics including the effects of climate change on property prices, purchase behavior when there is an online security breach, effects of parental bankruptcy on children, food orders during COVID lockdown, and ma more.

The book brings to light the relevance of research, often seen as esoteric, on our daily life and decisionmaking. It also bears on policy implications, particularly issues on housing, retirement, and financing.

Contents:

Climate Change and Property Prices

Flood and Spending

Pollution and Academic Scores

Tracking the Pulse of Singapore Housing

Credit Rewards and Spending

Interest Rate Reduction and Financial Discipline

Marry Love, or Love of House

Living Close to MRT Tracks

Inflation Expectations and Lifestyle Change

Water Consumption

Are Women More Strategic Drivers

Like Parent, Like Child; Or Not

Diet During the Pandemic

En Bloc Sales

HDB Upgrading

Online Listing

Fintech

Cybersecurity Breaches

Illicit Wealth

GST and Terrorist Attacks