Aggregating heterogeneous-agent models with permanent income shocks
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چکیده
I introduce a method for simulating aggregate dynamics of heterogeneous-agent models where log permanent income follows random walk. The idea is to simulate the model using counterfactual permanent-income-neutral measure which incorporates effect that shocks have on macroeconomic aggregates. With measure, one does not need keep track permanent-income distribution. both useful analytical characterization consumption-savings behavior and numerical models. Furthermore, it trivial implement with few lines code.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1879-1743', '0165-1889']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jedc.2021.104185