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Discussion Paper

Nr. 2007-41 | September 03, 2007
Ciaran Driver, Stephen G. Hall
Production Constraints and the NAIRU

Abstract

This paper argues that the production constraints in the basic NAIRU model should be distinguished by type: capital constraints and labour constraints. It notes the failure to incorporate this phenomenon in standard macro models. Using panel data for UK manufacturing over eighty quarters it is shown that capital constraints became relatively more important during the 1980s as industry failed to match the increase in labour flexibility with rising capital investment.

JEL Classification

C23 D24 E22 E24

Citation

Ciaran Driver, Stephen G. Hall (2007). Production Constraints and the NAIRU. Economics Discussion Papers, No 2007-41. http://www.economics-ejournal.org/economics/discussionpapers/2007-41

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October 12, 2007 - 11:43

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March 07, 2008 - 13:58

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