TITLE:
Housing Market Cycles and Macroeconomic Stability in Egypt: A Systematic Review
AUTHORS:
Ahmed Abdel-Moneim Hammam, Mahmoud Momtaz, Mohamed Hanafy
KEYWORDS:
Housing Market Cycles, Macroeconomic Stability, Housing Volatility, Urbanization, Egypt, Real Estate, Economic Policy, Emerging Economies
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Social Sciences,
Vol.13 No.9,
September
28,
2025
ABSTRACT: This systematic review examines the complex relationship between housing market cycles and macroeconomic stability in Egypt, with implications for policy and sustainable economic growth. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, we analyzed 30 empirical studies, macroeconomic data, and housing reports published between 2000 and 2024. Our findings reveal that housing booms are associated with approximately 15% increases in inflation (p