This paper analyzes the relationship between the optimal weight on output gap in the central bank's loss function and the degree of inertia in a hybrid version of New Keynesian model with a pure discretionary inflation targeting. I show that under endogenous persistence of inflation dynamics,...

We examine how consumption externalities affect R&D activities by using a simple innovation-driven growth model where the sources of growth are both horizontal and vertical innovations. We show that if there are negative (positive) consumption externalities, the economy attains a higher (lower)...

Using a simple overlapping generations model, this note shows that an improvement in the efficiency of human capital investment decreases the net income of the young household while increasing that of the old. Without compensating redistribution, it deteriorates lifetime utilities of all...

Using a simple overlapping generations model, this note shows that an improvement in the efficiency of human capital investment decreases the net income of the young household while increasing that of the old. Without compensating redistribution, it deteriorates lifetime utilities of all...