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Explain in brief the salient features of real business cycle theory. In what respects is it different from other theories of business cycle?

30 Aug 2021
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Features of Real Business Cycle (RBC) theory :

  • Technological Shock: A real business cycle is generated in a steady state economy when there is a positive exogenous and permanent technological shock. This leads to increase in productivity. As a result, the aggregate production function shifts upward. In this way, the economy continues to expand when consumption, investment and output increase gradually leading to a steady state.
  • Labour Market: The real business cycle theory emphasizes that there is inter-temporal substitution of labour in the labour market. When a technology advance leads to a boom, the marginal product of labour increases. There is increase in employment and real wage. In response to a high real wage, workers reduce leisure. On the contrary, when technology is unfavorable and declines, the marginal product ____ ______ __________ ___ _______ ___.
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