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Dynamics of the Planning Solution in the Textbook Model of Labor Market Search and Matching
Economics Bulletin
  • Joydeep Bhattacharya, Iowa State University
  • Helle Bunzel, Iowa State University
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Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
5-27-2003
Abstract

This paper takes a discrete−time adaptation of the continuous−time matching economy described in Pissarides (1990, 2000), and computes the solution to the dynamic planning problem. The solution is shown to be completely characterized by a first−order, non−linear map. We show that the map admits a unique stationary solution which is dynamically unstable. Oscillatory solutions are possible but there is no possibility of periodic solutions. The planner picks the initial condition that places the economy directly on the steady state. Our results are in sharp contrast to received wisdom on out−of−steady−state dynamics in the continuous−time decentralized version of the Pissarides model where adjustment to the steady state is non−instantaneous, and overshooting of vacancies is possible.

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This is an article from Economics Bulletin; May 2003; 5(19); 1-10. Posted with permission.

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Economics Bulletin
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Citation Information
Joydeep Bhattacharya and Helle Bunzel. "Dynamics of the Planning Solution in the Textbook Model of Labor Market Search and Matching" Economics Bulletin Vol. 5 Iss. 19 (2003) p. 1 - 10
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joydeep_bhattacharya/4/