Computational macroeconomics for the open economy /

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Lim, G. C. (Guay C.)
Imprint:Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c2008.
Description:xiv, 231 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Subject:
Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7369070
Hidden Bibliographic Details
Other authors / contributors:McNelis, Paul D.
ISBN:9780262123068 (hbk. : alk. paper)
0262123061 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (p. [215]-223) and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1. The Open Economy Setting
  • 1.2. Solution Methods
  • 1.3. Policy Goals, Welfare, and Scenarios
  • 1.4. Plan of the Book
  • Computational Exercises
  • 2. A Small Open Economy Model
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Flexible Price Model
  • 2.3. Solution: Projection Method
  • 2.4. Stochastic Dynamic Simulations
  • 2.5. Effects of a Demand Shock
  • 2.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Stochastic Processes
  • 3. Sticky Domestic Prices
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Model with Calvo Pricing
  • 3.3. Computational Analysis
  • 3.4. Stochastic Simulations
  • 3.5. Output Gaps and Sensitivity Analysis
  • 3.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Output in the Taylor Rule
  • 4. Income and Consumption Taxes
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Model with Taxes
  • 4.3. Model Solution
  • 4.4. Stochastic Simulations
  • 4.5. Scenario Analysis
  • 4.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Model Validation with VARs
  • 5. Current Account Dynamics
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Model with Endogenous Exports
  • 5.3. Computational Analysis
  • 5.4. Productivity Shocks
  • 5.5. Scenario Analysis
  • 5.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Real Exchange-Rate Volatility
  • 6. Capital and Tobin's Q
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Model with Capital Accumulation
  • 6.3. Solution Algorithm
  • 6.4. Stochastic Dynamic Simulations
  • 6.5. Scenario Analysis-Q Targeting
  • 6.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Risk and Q growth
  • 7. Economy with Natural Resources
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Two-Sector Model
  • 7.3. Solution Algorithm
  • 7.4. Simulation Analysis
  • 7.5. Terms-of-Trade Shocks
  • 7.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Real Exchange Cross-Correlations
  • 8. Financial Frictions
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. DSGE Model with Banking
  • 8.3. Solution Algorithm
  • 8.4. Simulation Analysis
  • 8.5. Scenario Analysis
  • 8.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: The "Great Moderation"
  • 9. Wage Rigidities
  • 9.1. Introduction
  • 9.2. Model with Sticky Wages
  • 9.3. Solution Algorithm
  • 9.4. Simulation Analysis
  • 9.5. Sensitivity Analysis
  • 9.6. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Dunlop-Tarshis Puzzle
  • 10. Habit Persistence
  • 10.1. A DSGE Model with Habit Persistence
  • 10.2. Solution Algorithm
  • 10.3. Stochastic Simulations
  • 10.4. Simulating Alternative Scenarios
  • 10.5. Concluding Remarks
  • Computational Exercise: Output and Interest Rate
  • 11. International Capital Flows and Adjustment
  • 11.1. Capital Reversals
  • 11.2. Continuing Inflows
  • 11.3. Future Research
  • Appendixes
  • A. Definition of Symbols
  • B. Definition of Variables
  • C. The Computer Algorithm
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index