Expectations in Austrian Business Cycle Theory: Market Share Matters
27 Pages Posted: 21 Mar 2012 Last revised: 15 Feb 2020
Date Written: March 26, 2014
Abstract
One of the most important objections to the Mises-Hayek business cycle theory is the rational expectations critique. The debate between supporters and critics of the Mises-Hayek theory has not paid sufficient attention to the problem of differences in expectations and the market share in the allocation of production factors. I represent financially the effects that occur under the Austrian business cycle theory in the market of production factors as well as how economic imbalances occur when a central bank follows an expansionary policy and entrepreneurs have different expectations.
Keywords: Austrian business cycle theory, rational expectations, adverse selection, monetary policy
JEL Classification: E32, E51, E58
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