This paper assesses the presence and importance of neo-Fisher effect in postwar data. It formulates estimates an empirical a New Keynesian model driven by stationary nonstationary monetary real shocks. In accordance with conventional wisdom, temporary increases nominal interest rate are estimated to cause decreases inflation output. The main finding is that permanent shocks increase long run ra...

We develop an equivalence between the equilibrium effects of incomplete information and those two behavioral distortions: myopia, or extra discounting future; anchoring current behavior to past behavior, as in models with habit persistence adjustment costs. show how these distortions depend on higher-order beliefs GE mechanisms, they can be disciplined by evidence expectations. finally illustra...

This paper analyzes the effects of lower bound for interest rates on distributions inflation and rates. In a New Keynesian model with bound, two equilibria emerge: policy is mostly unconstrained in “target equilibrium,” whereas constrained “liquidity trap equilibrium.” Using options data inflation, we find forecast densities consistent target equilibrium no evidence favor liquidity equilibrium....

We study what happens to identified shocks and dynamic responses when the data generating process features q disturbances but 1 < variables are used in an empirical model. Identified linear combinations of current past values all structural do not necessarily combine same type. Theory-based restrictions may be insufficient obtain dynamics. revisit evidence regarding transmission house price ...

The social cost of carbon is the expected present value damages from emitting one ton today. We use perturbation theory to derive an approximate tractable expression for this adjusted climatic and economic risk. allow different aversion risk intertemporal fluctuations, skewness dynamics in distributions climate sensitivity damage ratio, correlated shocks. identify prudence, insurance, exposure ...