Yoseph Getachew
Do Ak models really lack transitional dynamics ?
Getachew, Yoseph
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Abstract
Contrary to a popular belief, the most popular Ak growth models display transitional dynamics once the representative agent and complete markets assumptions are overturned. The class of models is identified with diminishing-returns at individual but constant-returns at aggregate due to externality effects. Under incomplete markets, the former implies that dynasties with a lower levels of initial capital grow faster. This is picked up by the aggregate economy that passes through a long transitional period before it converges to its balanced growth path. During the transition period, aggregate consumption and output grow at the same rate but higher than that of capital.
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Getachew, Y. (2012). Do Ak models really lack transitional dynamics ?
Publication Date | Feb 6, 2012 |
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Deposit Date | Dec 7, 2012 |
Publicly Available Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
Series Title | Durham University Business School Economics Finance Accounting Working Papers |
Keywords | Ak model, Inequality dynamics, Heterogeneous households, Incomplete capital market. JEL classifcation: D3 E1 O4. |
Publisher URL | http://www.dur.ac.uk/business/faculty/working-papers/ |
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