A Wall Street Journal article pointed out that Chinas rapidly increasing investment in residential property, particularly apartment

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A Wall Street Journal article pointed out that China’s rapidly increasing investment in residential property, particularly apartment houses, may “boost economic growth but restrain the country’s long-term potential.” 

a. How might spending on building residential property increase economic growth in the short run? 

b. Why might investment in residential property not lead to long-term economic growth? How is investment in residential property different from the type of investment that is required for long-term economic growth?

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Economics

ISBN: 9780135957554

8th Edition

Authors: Glenn Hubbard, Anthony Patrick O Brien

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