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Julio J. Rotemberg

 
9781332257027: Cyclical Markups (Classic Reprint): Theories and Evidence

Synopsis

Explore why prices and markups move with the business cycle in this rigorous look at three competing theories. The book examines static monopolistic competition, the customer market model, and implicit collusion, showing how expectations about the future shape pricing strategies in different ways.


Through a clear framework and empirical testing, it explains how researchers measure markup variations and what those measurements reveal about real‑world fluctuations in output and profits. The discussion ties together theory, data, and methods to shed light on how firms set prices in cycles of growth and slowdowns.



  • Three models of endogenous markup variation and how they differ in demand and market structure.

  • Methods for estimating markups using observable variables and the role of future expectations.

  • Evidence that measured markups tend to be countercyclical under plausible parameter values.

  • How to interpret these results in light of different driving forces behind business cycles.


Ideal for readers of economic theory and empirical work on pricing, fluctuations, and competition.


Cyclical Markups: Theories and Evidence.

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