Calvo Contracts: A Critique

A. Patrick Minford and David Peel

No 4288, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: The Calvo contract Phillips Curve is widely indexed for general inflation, using either core inflation or other backward-looking formulae. Such a Phillips Curve implies a high and persistent degree of nominal rigidity. It is argued here that optimal indexation would by contrast use the rational expectation of inflation. If this scheme is implemented, the relationship defaults to a familiar ?surprise? Phillips Curve, removing all except temporary monetary rigidity.

Keywords: Price stickiness; Indexing; Rational expectations; Phillips curve; New-keynesian synthesis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E31 E32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2004-03
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