Introduction to Intertemporal Equilibrium Theory: Indeterminacy, Bifurcations, and Stability

Institute of Economic Research, Kyoto University, Yoshida Honmachi,Sakyoku, Kyoto 606, Japannishimurakier.kyoto-u.ac.jpThis paper provides an overview of the basic concepts of intertemporal equi-librium theory, and discusses the frameworks and techniques used in this subject.It then goes on to introduce the main themes discussed in the papers included inthis symposium issue. Journal of Economic Literature Classification Numbers: C61,D90, O41.

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