Shock versus gradualism in models of rational expectations : the case of trade liberalization /

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Author / Creator:Auernheimer, Leonardo, 1936-
Imprint:[Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, IMF Institute, ©1997.
Description:1 online resource (20 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:IMF working paper, 2227-8885 ; WP/97/122
IMF working paper ; WP/97/122.
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URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12497754
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Other authors / contributors:George, Susan Mary, 1960-
IMF Institute.
ISBN:1451899793
9781451899795
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Notes:Includes bibliographical references (page 17).
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Summary:Annotation This paper provides a new argument for shock versus gradualism in the implementation of trade policies. In the simple context of a small open economy with rational expectations, we consider the comparative welfare effects of eliminating an import tariff either immediately as an unanticipated shock, or gradually over a preannounced length of time. the gradualist policy introduces a distortion in consumption-accumulation decisions and generates welfare costs. and if the gradual change is extended over too long a period, these costs may exceed the long-run benefits of liberalization.
Other form:Print version: Auernheimer, Leonardo, 1936- Shock versus gradualism in models of rational expectations. [Washington, D.C.] : International Monetary Fund, IMF Institute, ©1997
Standard no.:10.5089/9781451899795.001