Abstract:We explicitly solve for the aggregate asset pricing quantities of a general equilibrium Lucas endowment economy inhabited by two agents with habit formation preferences. Preferences are modeled either as internal or external habits. We allow for agents' heterogeneity in relative risk aversion and habit strength. Equilibrium quantities, such as equity premium, equity volatility, Sharpe ratio, interest rate volatility, and asset holdings are computed using a recently developed algorithm of Dumas and Lyasoff (201… Show more
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