 Lumpy Investment, Partial Adjustment and the Business Cycle: A ReconciliationGSIA Working Papers from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Abstract: Empirical research indicates that distributed lag specifications perform well in describing aggregate investment. Such specifications are typically rationalized through the assumption of convex adjustment costs that imply smooth partial adjustment of capital. However, much of the capital stock adjustment within individual production units is discrete and occasional. Neoclassical models of the business cycle preclude such lumpy factor adjustments. Furthermore, to replicate important volatilities and comovements of investment and output, these models must essentially eliminate convex adjustment costs. This paper uses an equilibrium generalized (S,s) model to reconcile lumpy establishment level investment and aggregate partial adjustment while maintaining business cycle performance. Furthermore, it illustrates the importance of general equilibrium considerations for the timing and magnitude of investment activity in generalized (S,s) models. Keywords: INVESTMENTS; BUSINESS CYCLES (search for similar items in EconPapers) There are no downloads for this item, see the EconPapers FAQ for hints about obtaining it. Related works: Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:cmu:gsiawp:1999-25 Ordering information: This working paper can be ordered from Access Statistics for this paper More papers in GSIA Working Papers from Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. |
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