Research Article

The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province

Volume: 11 Number: 2 June 28, 2026
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The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes on housing demand. Using the ARDL method, housing demand was modeled by considering housing prices, interest rates, and earthquake effects, with an analysis of price-earthquake interactions. Findings indicate that, in the long term, housing prices positively affect demand, while interest rates and the interaction term have negative effects. The negative post-earthquake price-demand interaction suggests heightened risk perception, making consumers more sensitive to high prices and shifting preferences toward non-price factors like safety and durability. This implies that post-disaster demand becomes more price-sensitive, with greater reliance on structural resilience. The results highlight the need for policymakers to implement structural interventions promoting safe housing supply, beyond mere price and interest rate adjustments.

Keywords

Housing Demand, Housing Prices, Earthquake Risk, Consumer Behavior, Demand Theory

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APA
Kapkara Kaya, S. (2026). The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province. Bulletin of Economic Theory and Analysis, 11(2), 1171-1191. https://doi.org/10.25229/beta.1771292
AMA
1.Kapkara Kaya S. The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province. Beta. 2026;11(2):1171-1191. doi:10.25229/beta.1771292
Chicago
Kapkara Kaya, Sevcan. 2026. “The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province”. Bulletin of Economic Theory and Analysis 11 (2): 1171-91. https://doi.org/10.25229/beta.1771292.
EndNote
Kapkara Kaya S (June 1, 2026) The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province. Bulletin of Economic Theory and Analysis 11 2 1171–1191.
IEEE
[1]S. Kapkara Kaya, “The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province”, Beta, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 1171–1191, June 2026, doi: 10.25229/beta.1771292.
ISNAD
Kapkara Kaya, Sevcan. “The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province”. Bulletin of Economic Theory and Analysis 11/2 (June 1, 2026): 1171-1191. https://doi.org/10.25229/beta.1771292.
JAMA
1.Kapkara Kaya S. The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province. Beta. 2026;11:1171–1191.
MLA
Kapkara Kaya, Sevcan. “The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province”. Bulletin of Economic Theory and Analysis, vol. 11, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 1171-9, doi:10.25229/beta.1771292.
Vancouver
1.Sevcan Kapkara Kaya. The Impact of The February 6 Earthquakes on Housing Demand in Kahramanmaras Province. Beta. 2026 Jun. 1;11(2):1171-9. doi:10.25229/beta.1771292