Endogenous growth, backstop technology adoption, and optimal jumps

Valente, Simone (2011) Endogenous growth, backstop technology adoption, and optimal jumps. Macroeconomic Dynamics, 15 (3). pp. 293-325. ISSN 1365-1005

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Abstract

This paper analyzes a two-phase endogenous growth model in which the adoption of a backstop technology (e.g., solar) yields a sustained supply of essential energy inputs previously obtained from exhaustible resources (e.g., oil). Growth is knowledge-driven and the optimal timing of technology switching is determined by welfare maximization. The optimal path exhibits discrete jumps in endogenous variables: technology switching implies sudden reductions in consumption and output, an increase in the growth rate, and instantaneous adjustments in saving rates. Due to the positive growth effect, it is optimal to implement the new technology when its current consumption benefits are substantially lower than those generated by old technologies.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Social Sciences > School of Economics
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Environment, Resources and Conflict Faculty of Social Sciences > Research Groups > Economic Theory
Depositing User:	Pure Connector
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2016 00:57
Last Modified:	07 Mar 2024 02:04
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/60327
DOI:	10.1017/S1365100510000027

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