The Theory of Economic Policy in a Strategic Context - Hardcover

Acocella, Nicola; Di Bartolomeo, Giovanni; Hughes Hallett, Andrew

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1107023866 ISBN 13: 9781107023864

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Synopsis

Developing a new and highly innovative theory of economic policy, this book deals with conflicts between strategic actions by public and private agents. It builds on the Lucas critique but also applies the tools introduced by Tinbergen and Theil to dynamic policy games and from there derives a new theory of economic policy. Its main propositions describe such properties in the models currently used for policy-making as neutrality and equilibrium existence; uniqueness; and multiplicity. These properties are key to understanding the impact of concepts such as rational expectations, time inconsistency, communication and the use of policy announcements. As the numerous examples show, they are useful both for model building and for devising optimal institutions. The Theory of Economic Policy in a Strategic Context is an essential but accessible tool for economic researchers involved in policy questions.

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About the Authors

Nicola Acocella is Professor of Economic Policy at Università degli Studi di Roma 'La Sapienza', Italy.

Giovanni Di Boartolomeo is Associate Professor of Economics at Università degli Studi di Teramo, Italy, where he is also Director of the postgraduate course in Management and Business Communication.

Andrew Hughes Hallett is Professor of Economics and Public Policy at George Mason University, Virginia and Professor of Economics at the University of St Andrews. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107023866
• ISBN 13: 9781107023864
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363