1 Methodological Problems -- 1.1 Why “Small” Models -- 1.2 Why Continuous Models -- 1.3 Plan of the Book -- 2 The Model -- 2.1 An Overwiew -- 2.2 The Single Equations -- 2.3 Steady-state, Comparative Dynamics, Stability, and Sensitivity -- 3 Empirical Results -- 3.1 Parameter Estimates --...

After presenting the structural models of exchange-rate determination, the authors show that their out-of-sample predictive performance of the lira/$ exchange rate is inferior to that of the random walk model. Only by moving away from these single-equation, semireduced form models toward...

This paper discusses topics related to the growth mechanism in Europe, and specifically in the eurozone. It looks at the interaction of macroeconomic and structural aspects identifying issues where more analysis is needed in order to draw policy implications. It also looks at how developments in...

Like all transition economies, South Eastern Europe (SEE) countries stand to gain most from an export-led growth. Unfortunately, though, productive structure in these countries is largely made up of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that, due to their limited size, may face obstacles to gain...