In the Smets-Wouters DSGE Model Presented in the Text, Contractionary

question 26

Multiple Choice

In the Smets-Wouters DSGE model presented in the text, contractionary monetary policy has the largest impact on:

• A) consumption.
• B) real GDP.
• C) hours worked.
• D) unemployment.
• E) inflation.

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