STABILIZATION ROLE OF THE MACROECONOMIC POLICY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS

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Keywords
macroeconomic stabilization policy, monetary policy, fiscal policy, COVID-19 exogenous shock

The article presents an analysis of the role of macroeconomic stabilization policy during the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The analysis covers both monetary and fiscal policy using data on macroeconomic activity, inflation, the severity of restrictive measures, the level of uncertainty, the degree of financial stress on the financial system, etc. It tests two hypotheses formulated as follows: Hypothesis one is that considering the specific characteristics of the COVID-19 exogenous shock, there was a need for a quick and decisive response by means of a macroeconomic stabilization policy. The second hypothesis asserts that expansionary macroeconomic policies played a key role for the recovery of the economies from the COVID-19 recession and their subsequent growth. Both hypotheses are confirmed.

JEL: E32, E52, E62, E63
Pages: 16
Price: 2 Points

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