Macroeconomics (Fourth Edition)
Macroeconomics (Fourth Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780393603767
Author: Charles I. Jones
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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Chapter 15, Problem 1RQ
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The concept of DSGE.

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The term DSGE stands for Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium. The DSGE is an econometric model that is used to explain economic phenomenon, such as the impact of economic policies, business cycle or economic growth, and so on the basis of general equilibrium. The term dynamic indicates that the model explains how the fluctuations in the economy take place over time. The model is stochastic because it explains random shocks that affect the economy. The model is also characterized by the general equilibrium because it explains the impact of random shocks in the labor market, capital market, and financial market equilibrium.

Economics Concept Introduction

DSGE (Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium) model: The DSGE is an econometric model that is used to explain economic phenomenon, such as the impact of economic policies, business cycle, or economic growth and so on, the basis of general equilibrium.

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