The Euro-area now has a single monetary policy, administered by the European Central Bank. The succedss of such a 'one policy fits all' system depends in part on the mechanisms by which decisions on interest rates, etc. affect the real economy. This study examines various differences between...

The currently available empirical evidence shows remarkable differences between various estimates of the effects on U.S output of an exogenous shift in Federal tax liabilities. Shocks identified via the narrative method, imply a multiplier of about three over . an horizon of three years. Tax...