Nominal rigidities and the dynamic effects of a shock to monetary policy

We present a model embodying moderate amounts of nominal rigidities which accounts for the observed inertia in inflation and persistence in output. The key features of our model are those that prevent a sharp rise in marginal costs after an expansionary shock to monetary policy. Of these features, the most important are staggered wage contracts of average duration three quarters, and variable capital utilization.

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Year of publication:	2001
Authors:	Christiano, Lawrence J. ; Eichenbaum, Martin ; Evans, Charles L.
Institutions:	Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Subject:	Monetary policy

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Extent:	application/pdf
Series:	Working Paper Series.
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Notes:	Number WP-01-08
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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