The analysis of distributions is central to search and matching models. Wage distributions are a central concern but distributions of productivities, fi?rm types, human capital, entitlement to unemployment benefi?ts and wealth become increasingly important. We present a method - the...

We analyse optimal saving of risk-averse households when labour income stochastically jumps between two states. The generalized Keynes-Ramsey rule includes a precautionary savings term. A phase diagram analysis il- lustrates consumption and wealth dynamics within and between states. There is an...

A model highlighting the endogeneity of both volatility and growth is presented. Volatility and growth are therefore correlated but there is no causal link from volatility to growth. This joint endogeneity is illustrated by working out the eects through which economies with dierent tax levels...