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The Long and Large Decline in U.S. Output Volatility

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  • Olivier Blanchard

    (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

  • John Simon

    (Reserve Bank of Australia)

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  • Olivier Blanchard & John Simon, 2001. "The Long and Large Decline in U.S. Output Volatility," Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, Economic Studies Program, The Brookings Institution, vol. 32(1), pages 135-174.
    • Handle: RePEc:bin:bpeajo:v:32:y:2001:i:2001-1:p:135-174
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