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Journal of Economic Theory and Econometrics
Journal of the Korean Econometric Society
Household Utility Function in the Computable Overlapping Generations Model
Vol.24, No.2, June 2013, 85–109
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Doyoung Kim
(School of Economics, University of Seoul)
Sungwhee Shin
(School of Economics, University of Seoul)
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Abstract
We consider the specification of the household utility function in the overlapping generations model. We apply the two criteria for the selection of utility function: the zero long-run elasticity of labor supply and the hump-shaped consumption profile. We identify some appropriate utility functions that satisfy both criteria. We compare the two utility functions through the simulations of both the household behavior and the macroeconomic behavior in overlapping generations model with aging population. The Kimball and Shapiro (KS) utility function seems to be a promising one for the simulation of household behavior and overlapping generations model.
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Keywords
zero long-run elasticity of labor supply, hump-shaped consumption profile, intertemporal elasticity of substitution |
JEL classification codes
E21, C68 |
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