A note on optimal sectoral policies in production networks

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2018
Volume: 172
Issue: C
Pages: 152-156

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Abstract

I study optimal sectoral policies in models with input–output linkages and distortions. Labor subsidies cannot implement the first best allocation. Intermediate input subsidies, or the right combination(s) between subsidies to labor and intermediates, can optimally correct for network externalities.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:172:y:2018:i:c:p:152-156
Journal Field
General
Author Count
1
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2026-01-26