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An Evolutionary Theory of Inflation Inertia

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  • Alexis Anagnostopoulos
  • Italo Bove
  • Karl Schlag
  • Omar Licandro

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We provide a simple theory of in.ation inertia in a staggered price setting framework a la Calvo (1983). Contrary to Calvo.s formulation, the frequency of price changes is allowed to vary according to an evolutionary criterion. Inertia is the direct result of gradual adjustment in this frequency following a permanent change in the rate of money growth.

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  • Alexis Anagnostopoulos & Italo Bove & Karl Schlag & Omar Licandro, 2006. "An Evolutionary Theory of Inflation Inertia," Working Papers 2006-25, FEDEA.
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