Unawareness and bankruptcy: A general equilibrium model

B-Tier
Journal: Economic Theory
Year: 1998
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Pages: 259-292

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We present a consistent pure-exchange general equilibrium model where agents may not be able to foresee all possible future contingencies. In this context, even with nominal assets and complete asset markets, an equilibrium may not exist without appropriate assumptions. Specific examples are provided. An existence result is proved under the main assumption that there are sufficiently many states that all the agents foresee. An intrinsic feature of the model is bankruptcy, which agents may involuntarily experience in the unforeseen states.

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RePEc Handle
repec:spr:joecth:v:12:y:1998:i:2:p:259-292
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
3
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2026-01-26