This study examines the extent to which changing the composition of college majors among working-age population may affect the supply of human capital or effective labor supply. We use the South Korean setting, in which the population is rapidly aging, but where, despite their high educational...

In this study, we use a present-value approach to examine the dynamics of six regional housing markets in Korea. The large upswing in the price–rent ratio accompanied by intermittent ups and downs, which are typical features of the Korean housing market since the mid-1980s, is captured by a...

Adverse demographics in Korea impinges on its growth potential and fiscal outlook. Accordingly, this study examines the current demographic situation and recent projections related to the impacts of population aging in Korea, particularly on the looming fiscal imbalance. The focal conclusion is...