We show that modifying the standard neoclassical growth model by assuming that competition is imperfect makes it easier to explain the size of the declines in output and real wages that follow increases in the price of oil. Plausibly parameterized models of this type are able to mimic the...

We show that modifying the standard neoclassical growth model by assuming that competition is imperfect makes it easier to explain the size of the declines in output and real wages that follow increases in the price of oil. Plausibly parameterized models of this type are able to mimic the...

Die Preise für Heizöl und Erdgas sind um etwa 30% gestiegen, auch die Fernwärmepreise haben deutlich angezogen, dagegen sind die Strompreise nur leicht erhöht worden. Auch die langfristigen Zinsen, die zur Berechnung der Kapitalkosten herangezogen werden, sind höher als damals. Mit dieser...

We show that modifying the standard neoclassical growth model by assuming that competition is imperfect makes it easier to explain the size of the declines in output and real wages that follow increases in the price of oil. Plausibly parameterized models of this type are able to mimic the...