Technology Shocks and Aggregate Fluctuations How Well Does the RBC Model Fit Postwar U.S. Data?
Our answer: Not so well. We reached that conclusion after reviewing recent research on the role of technology as a source of economic fluctuations. The bulk of the evidence suggests a limited role for aggregate technology shocks, pointing instead to demand factors as the main force behind the strong...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Washington, D.C.
International Monetary Fund
2004
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Series: | IMF Working Papers
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Collection: | International Monetary Fund - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | Our answer: Not so well. We reached that conclusion after reviewing recent research on the role of technology as a source of economic fluctuations. The bulk of the evidence suggests a limited role for aggregate technology shocks, pointing instead to demand factors as the main force behind the strong positive comovement between output and labor input measures |
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Physical Description: | 67 pages |
ISBN: | 9781451875652 |