The distributional effects of the 2007-2008 crisis and aftermath government policies in Portugal (Etude)
This article provides detailed insights into the distributional effects of the 2007-2008 crisis and aftermath government policies, in Portugal. It sheds new light on the distributional consequences of aggregate crises and crisis-coping policies, providing useful information for improving their design. Summary: The 2007-2008 crisis and aftermath government policies had significant impacts on the Portuguese […]
Rising Income Inequality and Aggregate Activity (Note)
Why rising income inequality may hurt aggregate activity: the role of the marginal propensity to consume Summary: – The marginal propensity to consume is a declining function of income. – An increase in income inequality will therefore divert resources away from agents with a higher marginal propensity to consume towards those with a lower […]