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Ergodic chaos and aggregate stability: A deterministic discrete-choice model of wealth distribution dynamics

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This paper studies wealth distribution dynamics in a small open economy with a continuum of consumers indexed by initial wealth. Each of them solves a discrete-choice problem whose optimal policy function exhibits ergodic chaos. We show that for any initial distribu- tion of wealth given by a density, the wealth distribution converges to a unique invariant distribution, and aggregate wealth converges to the corresponding value. Thus ergodic chaos leads to aggregate stability rather than instability. These results are illustrated with various nu- merical examples.
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  • Takashi Kamihigashi, 2013. "Ergodic chaos and aggregate stability: A deterministic discrete-choice model of wealth distribution dynamics," International Journal of Economic Theory, The International Society for Economic Theory, vol. 9(1), pages 45-56, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ijethy:v:9:y:2013:i:1:p:45-56
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-7363.2013.12007.x
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    JEL classification:

    • C43 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Index Numbers and Aggregation
    • C60 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - General
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution

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