Recursive Macroeconomic Theory by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent
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"Recursive Macroeconomic Theory" by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent is a graduate-level textbook that develops modern dynamic macroeconomics using recursive methods, with a strong emphasis on rigorous microfoundations and applications to topics such as growth, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy.
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Target entity: Recursive Macroeconomic Theory by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent Context triple: [Advanced Macroeconomics, relatedWork, Recursive Macroeconomic Theory by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent]
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Interest and Prices: Foundations of a Theory of Monetary Policy
Interest and Prices: Foundations of a Theory of Monetary Policy is a highly influential macroeconomics book that develops a rigorous New Keynesian framework for analyzing monetary policy and inflation dynamics.
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B.
Rules, Discretion, and Reputation in a Model of Monetary Policy
"Rules, Discretion, and Reputation in a Model of Monetary Policy" is an influential economic paper that analyzes how different monetary policy regimes and the credibility of policymakers affect inflation and output outcomes.
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C.
Theory of Economic Dynamics
Theory of Economic Dynamics is a seminal work by Michał Kalecki that develops a macroeconomic framework for analyzing business cycles, investment, and long-run growth under conditions of imperfect competition.
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D.
“Models of Business Cycles”
“Models of Business Cycles” is an influential economics book by Robert Lucas Jr. that develops a rigorous, microfounded theory of business cycle fluctuations using rational expectations and real business cycle methodology.
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E.
Keynesian business cycle theories
Keynesian business cycle theories explain economic fluctuations primarily through changes in aggregate demand, emphasizing the roles of price and wage rigidities, government policy, and market imperfections in causing and mitigating recessions and booms.
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Target entity: Recursive Macroeconomic Theory by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent Target entity description: "Recursive Macroeconomic Theory" by Lars Ljungqvist and Thomas J. Sargent is a graduate-level textbook that develops modern dynamic macroeconomics using recursive methods, with a strong emphasis on rigorous microfoundations and applications to topics such as growth, unemployment, and monetary and fiscal policy.
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A.
Interest and Prices: Foundations of a Theory of Monetary Policy
Interest and Prices: Foundations of a Theory of Monetary Policy is a highly influential macroeconomics book that develops a rigorous New Keynesian framework for analyzing monetary policy and inflation dynamics.
-
B.
Rules, Discretion, and Reputation in a Model of Monetary Policy
"Rules, Discretion, and Reputation in a Model of Monetary Policy" is an influential economic paper that analyzes how different monetary policy regimes and the credibility of policymakers affect inflation and output outcomes.
-
C.
Theory of Economic Dynamics
Theory of Economic Dynamics is a seminal work by Michał Kalecki that develops a macroeconomic framework for analyzing business cycles, investment, and long-run growth under conditions of imperfect competition.
-
D.
“Models of Business Cycles”
“Models of Business Cycles” is an influential economics book by Robert Lucas Jr. that develops a rigorous, microfounded theory of business cycle fluctuations using rational expectations and real business cycle methodology.
-
E.
Keynesian business cycle theories
Keynesian business cycle theories explain economic fluctuations primarily through changes in aggregate demand, emphasizing the roles of price and wage rigidities, government policy, and market imperfections in causing and mitigating recessions and booms.
- F. None of above. chosen
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Bellman equation
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Markov decision processes ⓘ dynamic programming ⓘ recursive competitive equilibrium ⓘ recursive methods ⓘ stochastic dynamic programming ⓘ |
| author |
Lars Ljungqvist
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Thomas J. Sargent NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasis |
dynamic general equilibrium
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heterogeneous agents ⓘ incomplete markets ⓘ rigorous microfoundations ⓘ |
| field |
dynamic macroeconomics
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economic theory ⓘ macroeconomics ⓘ |
| firstEditionPublicationYear | 2000 ⓘ |
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second edition
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third edition ⓘ |
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graduate students in economics
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researchers in macroeconomics ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| level | graduate ⓘ |
| publisher | MIT Press NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| topic |
New Keynesian-style frictions
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asset pricing in macroeconomics ⓘ business cycle theory ⓘ consumption and saving ⓘ economic growth ⓘ fiscal policy ⓘ incomplete information ⓘ insurance and risk sharing ⓘ labor market frictions ⓘ learning in macroeconomics ⓘ monetary policy ⓘ optimal policy ⓘ precautionary saving ⓘ real business cycle models ⓘ reputation and credibility ⓘ search and matching models ⓘ search theory ⓘ taxation and government debt ⓘ time inconsistency ⓘ unemployment ⓘ |
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mathematical analysis
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