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RBC Simplified

A stripped-down real business cycle setup linking productivity, capital accumulation, and intertemporal return conditions.

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Positive technology shock

Raises current productivity above trend.

Higher patience

Raises the discount factor and supports more capital.

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Steady-state benchmark

Steady-state capital

5.82

Steady-state output

2.15

Steady-state consumption

1.68

Required return

0.122

Impact summary

The simplified RBC setup implies steady-state capital 5.82 and output 2.15.

The path combines a temporary productivity disturbance with gradual capital adjustment rather than nominal rigidities.