"A Theory of Financing Constraints and Firm Dynamics"
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1 1/21 "A Theory of Financing Constraints and Firm Dynamics" G.L. Clementi and H.A. Hopenhayn (QJE, 2006) Cesar E. Tamayo Econ612- Economics - Rutgers April 30, 2012
2 2/21 Program I Summary I Physical environment I The contract design problem I Characterization of the optimal contract I Firm growth and survival I Contract maturity and debt limits
3 3/21 What they do in a nutshell I The paper develops a theory of endogenous nancing constraints.
4 3/21 What they do in a nutshell I The paper develops a theory of endogenous nancing constraints. I Repeated moral hazard problem
5 3/21 What they do in a nutshell I The paper develops a theory of endogenous nancing constraints. I Repeated moral hazard problem I The optimal contract (under asymmetric info) determines non-trivial stochastic processes for rm size, equity and debt.
6 3/21 What they do in a nutshell I The paper develops a theory of endogenous nancing constraints. I Repeated moral hazard problem I The optimal contract (under asymmetric info) determines non-trivial stochastic processes for rm size, equity and debt. I This in turn implies non-trivial rm dynamics even under simple i.i.d. shocks.
7 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth.
8 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ.
9 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ. I Both agents can fully commit to a long term contract.
10 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ. I Both agents can fully commit to a long term contract. I At each t 1, E can re-scale the project by investing additional k t.
11 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ. I Both agents can fully commit to a long term contract. I At each t 1, E can re-scale the project by investing additional k t. I Returns are stochastic and equal to R (k t ) if state of nature is H (with prob. p) and zero if state is L (prob. 1 p)
12 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ. I Both agents can fully commit to a long term contract. I At each t 1, E can re-scale the project by investing additional k t. I Returns are stochastic and equal to R (k t ) if state of nature is H (with prob. p) and zero if state is L (prob. 1 p) I At the begining of each t, project can be liquidated (α t = 1) yielding S 0 and resulting in payo s Q to E and S Q to L
13 4/21 Physical environment: I At t = 0 entrepreneur (E) has a project that requires initial investment I 0 > M where M in his net worth. I Borrower (E) and lender (L) are risk neutral, discount future at δ. I Both agents can fully commit to a long term contract. I At each t 1, E can re-scale the project by investing additional k t. I Returns are stochastic and equal to R (k t ) if state of nature is H (with prob. p) and zero if state is L (prob. 1 p) I At the begining of each t, project can be liquidated (α t = 1) yielding S 0 and resulting in payo s Q to E and S Q to L I If project is not liquidated, E repays τ to L.
14 5/21 Physical environment: I Assumption: R () is continuous, increasing and strictly concave.
15 5/21 Physical environment: I Assumption: R () is continuous, increasing and strictly concave. I Assumption: R () is private information; the state of nature at t is θ t 2 Θ fh, Lg but E reports ˆθ t.
16 5/21 Physical environment: I Assumption: R () is continuous, increasing and strictly concave. I Assumption: R () is private information; the state of nature at t is θ t 2 Θ fh, Lg but E reports ˆθ t. I Assumption: E consumes all proceeds R (k t ) τ (i.e. no storage)
17 6/21 Physical environment: De nition (reporting strategy) A reporting strategy for E is ^θ = ˆθ t θ t t=1 where θt = (θ 1, θ 2,..., θ t )
18 6/21 Physical environment: De nition (reporting strategy) A reporting strategy for E is ^θ = ˆθ t θ t t=1 where θt = (θ 1, θ 2,..., θ t ) De nition (contract) A contract is a vector σ = α t h t 1, Q t h t 1, k t h t 1, τ t (h t ) where h t = ˆθ 1,..., ˆθ t
19 6/21 Physical environment: De nition (reporting strategy) A reporting strategy for E is ^θ = ˆθ t θ t t=1 where θt = (θ 1, θ 2,..., θ t ) De nition (contract) A contract is a vector σ = α t h t 1, Q t h t 1, k t h t 1, τ t (h t ) where h t = ˆθ 1,..., ˆθ t De nition (feasible contract) A contract σ is feasible if α t 2 [0, 1], Q t 0, τ t h t 1, L 0, τ t h t 1, H R (k t ).
20 6/21 Physical environment: De nition (reporting strategy) A reporting strategy for E is ^θ = ˆθ t θ t t=1 where θt = (θ 1, θ 2,..., θ t ) De nition (contract) A contract is a vector σ = α t h t 1, Q t h t 1, k t h t 1, τ t (h t ) where h t = ˆθ 1,..., ˆθ t De nition (feasible contract) A contract σ is feasible if α t 2 [0, 1], Q t 0, τ t h t 1, L 0, τ t h t 1, H R (k t ). De nition (equity and debt) Expected discounted cash ows for E is called equity, V t (σ,^θ,h t for L is called debt, B t (σ,^θ,h t 1 ) 1 ) and
21 6/21 Physical environment: De nition (reporting strategy) A reporting strategy for E is ^θ = ˆθ t θ t t=1 where θt = (θ 1, θ 2,..., θ t ) De nition (contract) A contract is a vector σ = α t h t 1, Q t h t 1, k t h t 1, τ t (h t ) where h t = ˆθ 1,..., ˆθ t De nition (feasible contract) A contract σ is feasible if α t 2 [0, 1], Q t 0, τ t h t 1, L 0, τ t h t 1, H R (k t ). De nition (equity and debt) Expected discounted cash ows for E is called equity, V t (σ,^θ,h t for L is called debt, B t (σ,^θ,h t 1 ) 1 ) and De nition (incentive compatibility) A contract σ is incentive compatible if 8 ^θ, V 1 σ, θ,h 0 V 1 (σ,^θ,h 0 )
22 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L).
23 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L). I In equilibrium L provides E with the unconst. e cient k in every t: max [pr (k) k] (1) k
24 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L). I In equilibrium L provides E with the unconst. e cient k in every t: max [pr (k) k] (1) k I So that R () strictly concave) 9 unique k 0 that solves (1).
25 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L). I In equilibrium L provides E with the unconst. e cient k in every t: max [pr (k) k] (1) k I So that R () strictly concave) 9 unique k 0 that solves (1). I Assume k > 0 so that per-period total surplus is: π = max [pr (k) k] = pr (k ) k k
26 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L). I In equilibrium L provides E with the unconst. e cient k in every t: max [pr (k) k] (1) k I So that R () strictly concave) 9 unique k 0 that solves (1). I Assume k > 0 so that per-period total surplus is: π = max [pr (k) k] = pr (k ) k k I And PDV of total surplus is W = 1 π δ > S by assumption.
27 7/21 The rst-best (symmetric info) I Since both are risk neutral and share δ, the optimal contract maximizes total exp. discounted pro ts of the match (E, L). I In equilibrium L provides E with the unconst. e cient k in every t: max [pr (k) k] (1) k I So that R () strictly concave) 9 unique k 0 that solves (1). I Assume k > 0 so that per-period total surplus is: π = max [pr (k) k] = pr (k ) k k I And PDV of total surplus is W = 1 π δ > S by assumption. I Project is undertaken if W > I 0 and once project is started, rm does not grow, shrink or exit.
28 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V.
29 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V. I The Pareto frontier of the problem is given by Gr (B(V )) and each (V, B(V )) implies a value for the match W (V ) = V + B (V ).
30 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V. I The Pareto frontier of the problem is given by Gr (B(V )) and each (V, B(V )) implies a value for the match W (V ) = V + B (V ). I Begin by nding the equilibrium of the subgame that starts after L decides not to liquidate the project.
31 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V. I The Pareto frontier of the problem is given by Gr (B(V )) and each (V, B(V )) implies a value for the match W (V ) = V + B (V ). I Begin by nding the equilibrium of the subgame that starts after L decides not to liquidate the project. I Upon continuation, the evolution of equity is given by: h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (2)
32 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V. I The Pareto frontier of the problem is given by Gr (B(V )) and each (V, B(V )) implies a value for the match W (V ) = V + B (V ). I Begin by nding the equilibrium of the subgame that starts after L decides not to liquidate the project. I Upon continuation, the evolution of equity is given by: h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (2) I While the evolution of debt (not in the paper): h B (V ) = pτ k + δ pb V H + (1 p) B V Li
33 8/21 Private information: the Pareto frontier I L designs a contract that gives her B (V ) and gives E a value V. I The Pareto frontier of the problem is given by Gr (B(V )) and each (V, B(V )) implies a value for the match W (V ) = V + B (V ). I Begin by nding the equilibrium of the subgame that starts after L decides not to liquidate the project. I Upon continuation, the evolution of equity is given by: h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (2) I While the evolution of debt (not in the paper): h B (V ) = pτ k + δ pb V H + (1 p) B V Li I The value of equity e ectively summarizes all the information provided by the history itself (Spear and Srivastava, 1987; Green, 1987) so it s the appropriate state variable in a recursive formulation of the repeated contracting problem.
34 9/21 Recursive formulation upon continuation I The optimal contract upon continuation maximizes the value for the match Ŵ (V c ), subject to LL, IC and PK constraints.
35 9/21 Recursive formulation upon continuation I The optimal contract upon continuation maximizes the value for the match Ŵ (V c ), subject to LL, IC and PK constraints. I In recursive form, the program to be solved upon continuation is: h Ŵ (V ) = max pr (k) k + δ pw V H + (1 p) W V Li k,τ,v H,V L s.t. h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (PK) τ δ V H V L (ICC) τ R (k), V H 0, V L 0 (LL)
36 9/21 Recursive formulation upon continuation I The optimal contract upon continuation maximizes the value for the match Ŵ (V c ), subject to LL, IC and PK constraints. I In recursive form, the program to be solved upon continuation is: h Ŵ (V ) = max pr (k) k + δ pw V H + (1 p) W V Li k,τ,v H,V L s.t. h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (PK) τ δ V H V L (ICC) τ R (k), V H 0, V L 0 (LL) I Authors show that V 7! Ŵ (V ) is increasing and concave.
37 9/21 Recursive formulation upon continuation I The optimal contract upon continuation maximizes the value for the match Ŵ (V c ), subject to LL, IC and PK constraints. I In recursive form, the program to be solved upon continuation is: h Ŵ (V ) = max pr (k) k + δ pw V H + (1 p) W V Li k,τ,v H,V L s.t. h V = p (R (k) τ) + δ pv H + (1 p) V Li (PK) τ δ V H V L (ICC) τ R (k), V H 0, V L 0 (LL) I Authors show that V 7! Ŵ (V ) is increasing and concave. I Solving this problem yields policy functions k (V ), τ (V ), V H (V ) and V L (V ).
38 10/21 Recursive formulation before liquidation decision I If project is liquidated, E receives Q while L receives S project is not liquidated, they get V c, B (V c ). Q. If
39 10/21 Recursive formulation before liquidation decision I If project is liquidated, E receives Q while L receives S project is not liquidated, they get V c, B (V c ). I Pure strategies may not be optimal for some values of V so α 2 [0, 1] and L o ers a "lottery" to E. Q. If
40 10/21 Recursive formulation before liquidation decision I If project is liquidated, E receives Q while L receives S project is not liquidated, they get V c, B (V c ). I Pure strategies may not be optimal for some values of V so α 2 [0, 1] and L o ers a "lottery" to E. Q. If I Thus, in recursive form, the program to be solved prior to liquidation: W (V ) = max α2[0,1],q,v c αs + (1 α) Ŵ (Vc ) s.t. : αq + (1 α) V c = V (PK) : V c 0, Q 0 (LL)
41 10/21 Recursive formulation before liquidation decision I If project is liquidated, E receives Q while L receives S project is not liquidated, they get V c, B (V c ). I Pure strategies may not be optimal for some values of V so α 2 [0, 1] and L o ers a "lottery" to E. Q. If I Thus, in recursive form, the program to be solved prior to liquidation: W (V ) = max α2[0,1],q,v c αs + (1 α) Ŵ (Vc ) s.t. : αq + (1 α) V c = V (PK) : V c 0, Q 0 (LL) I Notice that W () preserves the properties of Ŵ ().
42 11/21 Regions for V (Propositions 1 & 2) The domain of V can be partitioned in three regions: I Region I: When 0 V V r, liquidation is posible and randomizing is optimal with α (V ) = (V r V ) /V r
43 11/21 Regions for V (Propositions 1 & 2) The domain of V can be partitioned in three regions: I Region I: When 0 V V r, liquidation is posible and randomizing is optimal with α (V ) = (V r V ) /V r I Sketch of argument: α = 1 ) W (V ) = S while α = 0 ) W (V ) = Ŵ (V ). Now W > S ) 9! V r and α 2 (0, 1) s.t.v V r implies that αs + (1 α) Ŵ (V r ) > max S, Ŵ (V ).
44 11/21 Regions for V (Propositions 1 & 2) The domain of V can be partitioned in three regions: I Region I: When 0 V V r, liquidation is posible and randomizing is optimal with α (V ) = (V r V ) /V r I Sketch of argument: α = 1 ) W (V ) = S while α = 0 ) W (V ) = Ŵ (V ). Now W > S ) 9! V r and α 2 (0, 1) s.t.v V r implies that αs + (1 α) Ŵ (V r ) > max S, Ŵ (V ). I Intuition: As V! Vr expected value Ŵ (V ) rises above S and L liquidates with low probability (draw graph).
45 11/21 Regions for V (Propositions 1 & 2) The domain of V can be partitioned in three regions: I Region I: When 0 V V r, liquidation is posible and randomizing is optimal with α (V ) = (V r V ) /V r I Sketch of argument: α = 1 ) W (V ) = S while α = 0 ) W (V ) = Ŵ (V ). Now W > S ) 9! V r and α 2 (0, 1) s.t.v V r implies that αs + (1 α) Ŵ (V r ) > max S, Ŵ (V ). I Intuition: As V! Vr expected value Ŵ (V ) rises above S and L liquidates with low probability (draw graph). I Region III: When V V = pr (k ) / (1 δ) the total surplus is the same as under symmetric information ( rst-best), i.e., W (V ) = W.
46 11/21 Regions for V (Propositions 1 & 2) The domain of V can be partitioned in three regions: I Region I: When 0 V V r, liquidation is posible and randomizing is optimal with α (V ) = (V r V ) /V r I Sketch of argument: α = 1 ) W (V ) = S while α = 0 ) W (V ) = Ŵ (V ). Now W > S ) 9! V r and α 2 (0, 1) s.t.v V r implies that αs + (1 α) Ŵ (V r ) > max S, Ŵ (V ). I Intuition: As V! Vr expected value Ŵ (V ) rises above S and L liquidates with low probability (draw graph). I Region III: When V V = pr (k ) / (1 δ) the total surplus is the same as under symmetric information ( rst-best), i.e., W (V ) = W. I Intuition: equivalent to E having a balance of k /(1 δ) in the bank at interest rate (1 δ) /δ that is exactly enough to nance the project at its optimum scale. Then L advances k and collects τ = 0 every period.
47 12/21 The borrowing constraint region (Propositions 1 & 2 cont.) I Region II: When V r V < V :
48 12/21 The borrowing constraint region (Propositions 1 & 2 cont.) I Region II: When V r V < V : (a) There is no liquidation in current period and V 7! W (V ) is strictly increasing and,
49 12/21 The borrowing constraint region (Propositions 1 & 2 cont.) I Region II: When V r V < V : (a) There is no liquidation in current period and V 7! W (V ) is strictly increasing and, (b) The optimal capital advancement policy is single-valued and s.t. k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained)
50 12/21 The borrowing constraint region (Propositions 1 & 2 cont.) I Region II: When V r V < V : (a) There is no liquidation in current period and V 7! W (V ) is strictly increasing and, (b) The optimal capital advancement policy is single-valued and s.t. k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained) I Sketch of argument: suppose that the optimal repayment policy for region II was τ = R (k) implying that the ICC binds (see below the proofs for both of these results). Then: R (k) = δ(v H V L ) which implies that increasing k is only incentive compatible if V H V L also increases. But W (V ) concave implies that doing so is costly! (draw graph)
51 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V.
52 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V. I Intuition:
53 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V. I Intuition: I We know that maxv 2V W (V ) = W and from props 1&2 we know that W (V ) = W.
54 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V. I Intuition: I I We know that maxv 2V W (V ) = W and from props 1&2 we know that W (V ) = W. Now, at given t, L delivers promised utility Vt either by allowing τ < R (k) or by promising higher future value.
55 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V. I Intuition: I I I We know that maxv 2V W (V ) = W and from props 1&2 we know that W (V ) = W. Now, at given t, L delivers promised utility Vt either by allowing τ < R (k) or by promising higher future value. Risk neutrality and common δ ) V! V in the shortest time possible is optimal.
56 13/21 Optimal repayment policy (proposition 3) I The optimal repayment function satis es τ = R (k) for V < V and τ = 0 for V V. I Intuition: I I I I We know that maxv 2V W (V ) = W and from props 1&2 we know that W (V ) = W. Now, at given t, L delivers promised utility Vt either by allowing τ < R (k) or by promising higher future value. Risk neutrality and common δ ) V! V in the shortest time possible is optimal. Limited liability then implies τ = R (k) until V = V
57 14/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I From prop. 3 we know that τ = R (k) for V r V < V is optimal.
58 14/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I From prop. 3 we know that τ = R (k) for V r V < V is optimal. I Next, notice that τ = R (k) implies that the ICC binds (lemma 2).
59 14/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I From prop. 3 we know that τ = R (k) for V r V < V is optimal. I Next, notice that τ = R (k) implies that the ICC binds (lemma 2). I To see this, recall that from prop. 2, V < V ) k (V ) < k. Thus, suppose that the optimal k is s.t. the ICC is slack: τ = R (k) < δ V H V L. Then one could increase k thereby increasing the total surplus without violating the ICC, contradicting optimality.
60 14/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I From prop. 3 we know that τ = R (k) for V r V < V is optimal. I Next, notice that τ = R (k) implies that the ICC binds (lemma 2). I To see this, recall that from prop. 2, V < V ) k (V ) < k. Thus, suppose that the optimal k is s.t. the ICC is slack: τ = R (k) < δ V H V L. Then one could increase k thereby increasing the total surplus without violating the ICC, contradicting optimality. I Next, ICC binding ) R (k) = δ(v H V L ). Recall that from prop. 2 V r V ) α (V ) = 0. Summarizing: V = αq + (1 α) V c = V c = δ hpv H + (1 p) V Li
61 14/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I From prop. 3 we know that τ = R (k) for V r V < V is optimal. I Next, notice that τ = R (k) implies that the ICC binds (lemma 2). I To see this, recall that from prop. 2, V < V ) k (V ) < k. Thus, suppose that the optimal k is s.t. the ICC is slack: τ = R (k) < δ V H V L. Then one could increase k thereby increasing the total surplus without violating the ICC, contradicting optimality. I Next, ICC binding ) R (k) = δ(v H V L ). Recall that from prop. 2 V r V ) α (V ) = 0. Summarizing: V = αq + (1 α) V c = V c = δ hpv H + (1 p) V Li I And we obtain the policy functions: V L (V ) = V pr (k), V H (V ) = δ V + (1 p) R (k) δ
62 15/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I The authors show that V L (V ), V H (V ) are nondecreasing.
63 15/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I The authors show that V L (V ), V H (V ) are nondecreasing. I Moreover, starting from any equity value V 0 2 [V r, V ) after a nite sequence of good shocks V 0! V.
64 15/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I The authors show that V L (V ), V H (V ) are nondecreasing. I Moreover, starting from any equity value V 0 2 [V r, V ) after a nite sequence of good shocks V 0! V. I Likewise, after a nite sequence of bad shocks V 0! V r or below, triggering randomized liquidation.
65 15/21 Evolution of equity when V < V I The authors show that V L (V ), V H (V ) are nondecreasing. I Moreover, starting from any equity value V 0 2 [V r, V ) after a nite sequence of good shocks V 0! V. I Likewise, after a nite sequence of bad shocks V 0! V r or below, triggering randomized liquidation. I There is an asymmetry between change in equity following good and bad shocks: if p, δ large ) V V L > V H V
66 Dynamics of equity 16/21
67 17/21 Dynamics of equity I Finally, it is easy to see that fv t g is a submartingale with two absorving sets: V t < V r and V t > V 8 t
68 17/21 Dynamics of equity I Finally, it is easy to see that fv t g is a submartingale with two absorving sets: V t < V r and V t > V 8 t I Simulations (R (k) = k 2/5, p = 0.5, δ = 0.99, S = 1.5):
69 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained).
70 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic).
71 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic). I However, simulations show that conditional on success, capital grows at a positve rate, i.e. k(v H )/k (V ) > 1 while k(v L )/k (V ) < 1.
72 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic). I However, simulations show that conditional on success, capital grows at a positve rate, i.e. k(v H )/k (V ) > 1 while k(v L )/k (V ) < 1. I This contributes to the "cash- ow coe cient" debate; if Tobin s q is a su cient statistic for investment, then cash ows should not matter.
73 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic). I However, simulations show that conditional on success, capital grows at a positve rate, i.e. k(v H )/k (V ) > 1 while k(v L )/k (V ) < 1. I This contributes to the "cash- ow coe cient" debate; if Tobin s q is a su cient statistic for investment, then cash ows should not matter. I But if the optimal contract of this model was the DGP:
74 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic). I However, simulations show that conditional on success, capital grows at a positve rate, i.e. k(v H )/k (V ) > 1 while k(v L )/k (V ) < 1. I This contributes to the "cash- ow coe cient" debate; if Tobin s q is a su cient statistic for investment, then cash ows should not matter. I But if the optimal contract of this model was the DGP: 1. Cash ows will matter for investment, k (V ) < k
75 18/21 Optimal k advancement policy I We ve seen that V 0 2 [V r, V ) ) k (V ) < k (the rms is debt-constrained). I Now, it is di cult to characterize V 7! k (V ) in general (it is nonmonotonic). I However, simulations show that conditional on success, capital grows at a positve rate, i.e. k(v H )/k (V ) > 1 while k(v L )/k (V ) < 1. I This contributes to the "cash- ow coe cient" debate; if Tobin s q is a su cient statistic for investment, then cash ows should not matter. I But if the optimal contract of this model was the DGP: 1. Cash ows will matter for investment, k (V ) < k 2. Cash ows will matter more, the more constrained is the rm.
76 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k
77 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths.
78 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths. I As seen before, rms eventually either exit or reach the unconstrained optimum size.
79 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths. I As seen before, rms eventually either exit or reach the unconstrained optimum size. I Since k < k w/e V t < V surviving rms grow with age; size and age are positively correlated in accordance with empirical evidence.
80 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths. I As seen before, rms eventually either exit or reach the unconstrained optimum size. I Since k < k w/e V t < V surviving rms grow with age; size and age are positively correlated in accordance with empirical evidence. I Mean and variance of equity growth decrease sistematically.
81 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths. I As seen before, rms eventually either exit or reach the unconstrained optimum size. I Since k < k w/e V t < V surviving rms grow with age; size and age are positively correlated in accordance with empirical evidence. I Mean and variance of equity growth decrease sistematically. I Conditional probability of survival increases with V. Given that V increases over time (for surviving rms), survival rates are positively correlated with age and size.
82 19/21 Firm growth and survival I Firm size is captured by k I Starting frm the same V 0 2 [V r, V ) simulate many di erent shock paths. I As seen before, rms eventually either exit or reach the unconstrained optimum size. I Since k < k w/e V t < V surviving rms grow with age; size and age are positively correlated in accordance with empirical evidence. I Mean and variance of equity growth decrease sistematically. I Conditional probability of survival increases with V. Given that V increases over time (for surviving rms), survival rates are positively correlated with age and size. I The advantage of this model is that requires little structure on the stochastic process driving rm productivity; a simple i.i.d. process is enough to generate the rich dynamics described above.
83 Firm growth and survival 20/21
84 21/21 Beyond rm dynamics (not presented here) I The authors show that the optimal (long term) contract can be replicated by a sequence of one-period contracts i it is renegotiation-proof.
85 21/21 Beyond rm dynamics (not presented here) I The authors show that the optimal (long term) contract can be replicated by a sequence of one-period contracts i it is renegotiation-proof. I The contract is renegotiation-proof i collateral S is greater than the maximum sustainable debt.
86 21/21 Beyond rm dynamics (not presented here) I The authors show that the optimal (long term) contract can be replicated by a sequence of one-period contracts i it is renegotiation-proof. I The contract is renegotiation-proof i collateral S is greater than the maximum sustainable debt. I Risk aversion?
87 21/21 Beyond rm dynamics (not presented here) I The authors show that the optimal (long term) contract can be replicated by a sequence of one-period contracts i it is renegotiation-proof. I The contract is renegotiation-proof i collateral S is greater than the maximum sustainable debt. I Risk aversion? I No capital accumulation is WLOG?
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