Homeownership and Civic Engagement in Hong Kong

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This presentation investigates the impact of homeownership on civic engagement in Hong Kong. Based on the analysis of two waves of data from the Hong Kong Panel Study of Social Dynamics (HKPSSD, 2015-2018), the presenter shows that, compared with renters, homeowners are more likely to engage in a range of civic activities, including both electoral voting and social protests. The research contributes to understanding the social and political consequences of homeownership, with significant implications for housing policies to promote homeownership in Hong Kong and beyond.

Xiaogang Wu is professor of sociology at New York University and Yufeng Global Professor of Social Science, head of social science Area, and director of the Center for Applied Social and Economic Research (CASER) at NYU Shanghai. From 2003 to 2020, he taught at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, where he was chair professor of social science and public policy.

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Co-hosted with: Princeton Institute for International & Regional Studies, Center on Contemporary China (OWNER)