A Two-sector Overlapping Generations Model with Endogenous Discounting

Abstract

In this paper, we consider a two-sector two-periods overlapping generations model with inelastic labor, consumption in both periods of life, endogenous discounting and homothetic preferences. We prove that under the assumption of under-accumulation of capital, an economy with endogenous discounting depending on income is much more likely to experience macroeconomic fluctuations compared to an economy with constant discounting.