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Part 1, below describes this abstract model by spelling out its assumptions.

Part 2, discusses the operation of the model and derives some significant conclusions.

Part 3, discusses the empirical relevance and policy implications of the conclusions.

Part 4, is a brief summary.

The Mathematical Appendix presents the rigorous argument, but is best read after Part 1, in order that the assumptions underlying the equations may be explicit.