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Intertemporal General Equilibrium and Monetary Theory

In: Monetary Theory as a Basis for Monetary Policy

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  • Jacques H. Drèze

    (Université Catholique de Louvain)

  • Heracles M. Polemarchakis

    (Université Catholique de Louvain)

Abstract

Theory is often at odds with the thinking and practice of monetary authorities. A confrontation of this situation is timely. General equilibrium theory serves to check the consistency of models and to bring out some of their properties. Surprisingly, an enquiry into monetary theory from the perspective of general equilibrium leads to conclusions that resemble views expressed recently by specialists in monetary theory and policy, and suggests an approach to policy resembling that practised by monetary authorities. Also, it delineates theoretical issues more sharply than do less abstract formulations.

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  • Jacques H. Drèze & Heracles M. Polemarchakis, 2001. "Intertemporal General Equilibrium and Monetary Theory," International Economic Association Series, in: Axel Leijonhufvud (ed.), Monetary Theory as a Basis for Monetary Policy, chapter 2, pages 33-71, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:intecp:978-1-4039-3961-6_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4039-3961-6_2
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    Keywords

    Interest Rate; Monetary Policy; Price Level; General Equilibrium; Money Supply;
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    JEL classification:

    • D50 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium - - - General
    • E40 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Money and Interest Rates - - - General
    • E50 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Monetary Policy, Central Banking, and the Supply of Money and Credit - - - General

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