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宏观经济研究:拉姆塞模型视角下的中国经济
Great Wall Securities·2024-09-23 04:03

Economic Growth Analysis - The Ramsey model indicates that the Chinese economy will eventually reach a stable state where per capita consumption, capital, and output will no longer grow[1] - Since the reform and opening up, China's economy has experienced three growth phases: 1984-2000, 2000-2012, and 2012-present[1] - The first phase (1984-2000) had a stable economic growth rate of 3%, while the second phase (2000-2012) saw a reduced stable growth rate of 1.8%[21] - The current phase (2012-present) is projected to stabilize at a growth rate of 0.5%[21] Savings and Investment Dynamics - High savings rates have been a characteristic of all three growth phases, but they have led to potential declines in capital returns and future economic growth rates[21] - The national savings rate increased significantly from 2000 to 2008 due to the rise of private capital, which outperformed state-owned enterprises in savings rates[9] - The model predicts that savings rates will decline as consumption increases, eventually reaching an optimal savings level[8] Policy Recommendations - Accelerate reforms to promote private capital development to maintain high savings rates and productivity[21] - Ensure policy stability to allow savings rates to decrease at a pace predicted by the Ramsey model, safeguarding capital returns[21] - Encourage innovation to better leverage market mechanisms and stimulate endogenous growth and innovation[21] Risks and Assumptions - The model's assumptions are stricter than real-world conditions, and there are risks of deviations from actual economic performance[21] - Potential risks include domestic macroeconomic policies falling short of expectations and delays in data extraction[21]