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J. Tobin: Marginal Productivity, Money and Growth

In: Rate of Profit, Distribution and Growth: Two Views

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  • J. A. Kregel

    (University of Bristol)

Abstract

A novel attempt to blend a Keynesian and neoclassical growth system, complete with marginal analysis, is presented by James Tobin in a paper on ‘Money and Economic Growth’.1 As the title suggests, the paper is an attempt to analyse the role of money in a model of economic growth. Tobin attempts to monetise a standard neoclassical model by means of emphasising the Keynesian consumption—savings—money-holding decisions via his well-known concept of portfolio balance. The two-sided decision, to save or spend, and what form to hold savings, is the crux of the Keynesian format of the model. Unfortunately these savings and portfolio decisions are the only Keynesian aspects of the model. Tobin’s model is neoclassical in all other aspects and it assumes full employment and the applicability of Say’s Law.2

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  • J. A. Kregel, 1971. "J. Tobin: Marginal Productivity, Money and Growth," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Rate of Profit, Distribution and Growth: Two Views, chapter 4, pages 66-74, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-1-349-01212-1_4
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-349-01212-1_4
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