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Why do advanced economies fall into prolonged periods of economic stagnation, particularly in the aftermath of credit … that financially more deregulated economies are more likely to experience persistent stagnation. In the short run, credit …
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In this paper, we outline material and capital linkages across sectors to quantify the role of the German production network in amplifying sectoral dynamics on aggregate trend gross domestic product growth. This allows us to study the impact of sectoral labor input and total factor productivity...
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In our article we review the secular stagnation hypothesis, firstly postulated by Hansen (1939), to describe the … definition of secular stagnation founded on four pillars: diminished long run growth potential, increasing aggregate demand … secular stagnation. For that, we consider one of the most evoked factors causing secular stagnation, demographics in the form …
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Hansen's theory of secular stagnation which has recently received much attention among scholars studying the financial crises … in Japan, the US and the Eurozone. This article argues that part of the new stagnation does not result from a natural …
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Using data for a large number of advanced and emerging market economies during 1982-2009, this paper examines the distinct impact of financial integration and globalization on several dimensions of real activity. We find that: (a) financial integration has progressed significantly worldwide,...
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The effect of changes in demographic structure on medium-run trends of key macroeconomic variables is estimated using a Panel VAR of 21 OECD economies. The panel data variability assists the identification of direct effects of demographics, while the dynamic structure uncovers long-term effects....
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There is no consensus about the causes of the reduction in business cycle volatility seen in many major economies over the last decade. Using stylised models of the economies of the US, Euro area, UK and Japan, we argue that economic stability has been fostered by improved monetary policy and by...
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This paper takes a fresh look at the nature of financial and real business cycles in OECD countries using annual data series and shorter quarterly and monthly economic indicators. It first analyses the main characteristics of the cycle, including the length, amplitude, asymmetry and changes of...
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