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Economic stabilization policy: a survey

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This paper reviews selected studies in the theory of macroeconomic stabilization policy and summarizes their key findings. A simple model is constructed which includes all surveyed models as special cases. All solutions are derived and described step by step.

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  • Preston J. Miller, 1981. "Economic stabilization policy: a survey," Staff Report 68, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis.
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