This paper presents a simple "menu cost" example in which there is a clear distinction between price stickiness and downward rigidity of prices. While price stickiness may or may not exist in "menu cost" models, downward rigidity shows up whenever there is a reduction of the expected rate of...

This paper studies the consequences of asymmetric information in the investment sector upon economic growth. In this paper, the information asymmetry generates a moral hazard problem. This moral hazard problem restricts financial arrangements. It is shown that these restrictions make even the...

This paper analyzes the effects of transitory productivity shocks on long-run output. The study demonstrates that, despite it transitory nature, an adverse productivity shock may result in lower long-run output. A fall in productivity reduces output and savings and, consequently, the interest...