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On keynesian effects of (apparent) non-keynesian fiscal policies

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  • Canale Rosaria Rita
  • Foresti Pasquale
  • Marani Ugo
  • Napolitano Oreste

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The aim of this paper is to evaluate the robustness of the theory that claims restrictive effects of expansionary fiscal policy. It shows that such so-called “non-Keynesian effects” may arise from synchronous and opposite monetary policy interventions. The paper demonstrates this conclusion through a stylized model – supported by an empirical investigation on ECB and FED reaction functions – in which Central Banks consider deficit spending as an element that generates inflation expectations. Econometric analysis also shows that the ECB reacts asymmetrically to deficit spending variations while the FED has a linear reaction to this indicator.

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Volume (Year): (2008)
Issue (Month): 1 ()
Pages: 5-46

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