Dynamic OLG

The dynamic version of PWBM is based on an overlapping-generations (OLG) model where households maximize their welfare in a forward-looking manner, adjusting work and savings decisions based on wages and interest rates.

Key Features

  • Numerous household types varying by income and demographics
  • Household uncertainty about income and longevity
  • Analysis of tax, Social Security, and immigration policy
  • Support for unbalanced reforms affecting government debt

Default Model Parameters

Parameter Default Value
Labor responsiveness 0.5
Savings responsiveness 0.5
U.S. economy openness 40 percent

Documentation

Dynamic OLG Documentation (PDF)