Myopia and Anchoring

S-Tier
Journal: American Economic Review
Year: 2021
Volume: 111
Issue: 4
Pages: 1166-1200

Score contribution per author:

4.022 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 4.0x S-tier

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

Abstract

We develop an equivalence between the equilibrium effects of incomplete information and those of two behavioral distortions: myopia, or extra discounting of the future; and anchoring of current behavior to past behavior, as in models with habit persistence or adjustment costs. We show how these distortions depend on higher-order beliefs and GE mechanisms, and how they can be disciplined by evidence on expectations. We finally illustrate the use of our toolbox with a quantitative application in the context of inflation, a bridge to the HANK literature, and an extension to networks.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aecrev:v:111:y:2021:i:4:p:1166-1200
Journal Field
General
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-02-02