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Expectational Stability and the Multiple Equilibria Problem in Linear Rational Expectations Models

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Linear models involving expectations of future endogenous variables generally have multiple rational expectations equilibria. This paper investigates the stability of solutions in the disequilibrium sense of whether, given a small deviation of expectations functions from some rational expectations equilibrium, the system returns to that solution under a natural revision rule. Weak and strong local stability are distinguished. Stability conditions are calculated for a simple general linear model and applied to two macroeconomic examples. In some cases there is a unique stable equilibrium. In other cases a continuum of equilibria forms a weakly but not strongly stable class.

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  • George Evans, 1985. "Expectational Stability and the Multiple Equilibria Problem in Linear Rational Expectations Models," The Quarterly Journal of Economics, President and Fellows of Harvard College, vol. 100(4), pages 1217-1233.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:qjecon:v:100:y:1985:i:4:p:1217-1233.
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