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On the use of open economy new Keynesian models to evaluate policy rules

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This paper considers the use of new Keynesian open economy models to evaluate monetary policy rules. While recognizing the importance policy evaluation with such models, it presents a number of criticisms about assumptions relating to wage determination, the real interest rate, divine coincidence and financial stability.

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  • Obstfeld, Maurice, 2014. "On the use of open economy new Keynesian models to evaluate policy rules," Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control, Elsevier, vol. 49(C), pages 31-34.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:dyncon:v:49:y:2014:i:c:p:31-34
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jedc.2014.09.017
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