Gaps and Triangles

Bernardino Adao (), Isabel Correia () and Pedro Teles ()

No 2668, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: We derive principles of optimal short run monetary policy in a real business cycles model, with money and with monopolistic firms that set prices one period in advance. The only distortionary policy intruments are the nominal interest rates and the money supplies. In this environment it is feasible to undo both the cash in advance and the price setting restrictions. We show that the optimal allocation is achieved under the Friedman rule. We also show that, in general, it is not optimal to undo the restriction that prices are set one period in advance. Sticky prices provide the planner with tools to improve upon a distorted flexible prices allocation.

Keywords: Friedman Rule; Optimal Cyclical Monetary Policy; Prices Set In Advance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E31 E41 E58 E62 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-02
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