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A model of growth with inherited tastes

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  • Luciano Fanti

    (University of Pisa)

  • Luca Gori

    (University of Pisa)

  • Cristiana Mammana

    (University of Macerata)

  • Elisabetta Michetti

    (University of Macerata)

Abstract

This research aims at studying a general equilibrium closed economy with overlapping generations and inherited tastes (aspirations), as in de la Croix (Econ Lett 53(1):89–96, 1996). It shows that the interaction between the intensity of aspirations and the elasticity of substitution of effective consumption affects the qualitative and quantitative long-term dynamics from both local and global perspectives. The related literature is extended by showing that (1) the Neimark–Sacker bifurcation found by de la Croix (1996) does not necessarily give rise to fluctuations and (2) endogenous (long-lasting) fluctuations occur through the emergence of period-doubling bifurcations.

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  • Luciano Fanti & Luca Gori & Cristiana Mammana & Elisabetta Michetti, 2018. "A model of growth with inherited tastes," Decisions in Economics and Finance, Springer;Associazione per la Matematica, vol. 41(2), pages 163-186, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:decfin:v:41:y:2018:i:2:d:10.1007_s10203-018-0221-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s10203-018-0221-4
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    • O41 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models

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