Aggregate consequences of limited contract enforceability


Autoria(s): Cooley, Thomas; Marimon, Ramon; Quadrini, Vicenzo
Contribuinte(s)

Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Departament d'Economia i Empresa

Data(s)

15/09/2005

Resumo

We study a general equilibrium model in which entrepreneurs finance investment with optimal financial contracts. Because of enforceability problems, contracts are constrained efficient. We show that limited enforceability amplifies the impact of technological innovations on aggregate output. More generally, we show that lower enforceability of contracts will be associated with greater aggregate volatility. A key assumption for this result is that defaulting entrepreneurs are not excluded from the market.

Identificador

http://hdl.handle.net/10230/735

Idioma(s)

eng

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Palavras-Chave #Macroeconomics and International Economics #innovation #enforcement #aggregate fluctuations #development #financing innovation
Tipo

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