Analyzing Heirs' Property Prevalence and Spillover Effects in the U.S. Using Spatial Econometric Analysis
ORCID
Kim: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1619-7894
MSU Affiliation
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences; Department of Agricultural Economics; Southern Rural Development Center
Creation Date
2026-01-15
Abstract
Heirs' property poses barriers to income and wealth generation, especially in rural and underserved communities. Using county-level data from the contiguous U.S., this study examines spatial clustering and socioeconomic correlates of heirs' property prevalence. Results show strong spatial concentration in the South and higher prevalence in counties with large Black populations, rural areas, and Appalachia. Income inequality and financial factors are more strongly associated with heirs' property than poverty. Spatial spillovers suggest that addressing heirs' property in one county may benefit neighbors. Findings highlight spatial dynamics and offer insights for targeting communities and promoting equitable land ownership.
Publication Date
1-14-2026
Publication Title
Agricultural and Resource Economics Review
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
First Page
1
Last Page
21
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Kim, A., Green, J., Johnson-Gaither, C., & Dobbs, G. R. (2026). Analyzing heirs' property prevalence and spillover effects in the U.S. using spatial econometric analysis. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 1-21. doi:10.1017/age.2025.10016
