Technology, Growth and the Business Cycle

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serval:BIB_D762B2C1CBC9
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Title
Technology, Growth and the Business Cycle
Journal
Journal of Monetary Economics
Author(s)
Imbs J.
Publication state
Published
Issued date
08/1999
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
44
Number
1
Pages
65-80
Language
english
Abstract
Using a partial equilibrium model that allows for factor hoarding, I construct series on input utilization rates for ten OECD countries. These series are used in growth accounting computations of total factor productivity which filter out cyclical variations in input utilization rates. The main findings are as follows: (i) adjusted Solow residuals grow consistently faster than standard measures, (ii) the variability of the adjusted Solow residual is in some cases smaller than the standard residual's, (iii) adjusted Solow residuals are less procyclical than standard residuals, and fare better at usual exogeneity tests, (iv) supply shocks are no more symetric between European countries than elsewhere, (v) observed increased output symmetry in Europe is due to demand factors.
Keywords
Solow Residuals, Factor Hoarding, International Business Cycle
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