After a brief review of classical, Keynesian, New Classical and New Keynesian theories of macroeconomic policy, we assess whether the New Keynesian Phillips curve and the New Neoclassical Synthesis capture the quintessential features stressed by J.M. Keynes. Particular attention is paid to...

After a brief review of classical, Keynesian, New Classical and New Keynesian theories of macroeconomic policy, we assess whether New Keynesian Economics captures the quintessential features stressed by J.M. Keynes. Particular attention is paid to Keynesian features omitted in New Keynesian...