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At Last! An Explicit Solution for the Ramsey Saddle Path

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  • Halvor Mehlum

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I derive an explicit solution for the saddle path in a Ramsey growth model. The existence of a closed form expression greatly simplifies the analysis of how the parameters of the utility function affects investments and growth.

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  • Halvor Mehlum, 2002. "At Last! An Explicit Solution for the Ramsey Saddle Path," GE, Growth, Math methods 0210005, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    • D91 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making
    • O41 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - One, Two, and Multisector Growth Models

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