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Growth, instability and cycles: Harrodian and Kaleckian models of accumulation and income distribution
Economics Department Working Paper Series
  • Peter Skott, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Working Paper Number
2008-12
Publication Date
2008
Abstract

This paper compares Kaleckian and Harrodian models of accumulation. The simplicity of the canonical Kaleckian model is appealing but more complex Harrodian specifications are preferable from a behavioral perspective. The local instability of Harrodian-inspired specifications, moreover, offers a unified understanding of both trend and cycles.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.7275/1068825
Citation Information
Peter Skott. "Growth, instability and cycles: Harrodian and Kaleckian models of accumulation and income distribution" (2008)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/peter_skott/13/