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Consumption Response to Seoul’s COVID-19 Shopping Coupons: Evidence from Consumer Data (Covid-19 Special Issue)

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  • Seokjin Woo

    (Myongji University)

  • Sangmin Aum

    (Kyung Hee University)

  • Dohyung Kim

    (Myongji University)

  • Heyjin Moon

    (Seoul Welfare Foundation)

  • Soohyung Lee

    (Seoul National University)

Abstract

This study measures the extent to which Seoul’s COVID-19 shopping coupon program affects individuals’ consumption. Unlike other COVID-19-related transfer programs, the Seoul Metropolitan government provides consumption coupons depending on income. We quantify the causal effect of Seoul’s program by comparing eligible and ineligible groups using a difference-in-differences method. We find that the program increased consumption by 18% while it was ongoing and by 6% afterward. We find substantial heterogeneity in the treatment effects concerning recipients’ income and consumption categories.

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  • Seokjin Woo & Sangmin Aum & Dohyung Kim & Heyjin Moon & Soohyung Lee, 2022. "Consumption Response to Seoul’s COVID-19 Shopping Coupons: Evidence from Consumer Data (Covid-19 Special Issue)," Korean Economic Review, Korean Economic Association, vol. 38, pages 231-250.
    • Handle: RePEc:kea:keappr:ker-20220401-38-2-01
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    Keywords

    COVID-19; Stimulus Payment; Consumption;
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    JEL classification:

    • H2 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • H6 - Public Economics - - National Budget, Deficit, and Debt
    • D3 - Microeconomics - - Distribution
    • D6 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics
    • L1 - Industrial Organization - - Market Structure, Firm Strategy, and Market Performance

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