We analyze the degree of persistence of the unemployment rates of the 10 Canadian provinces using quarterly data for the period 1976:1-2005:4. We apply a two-break minimum Lagrange Multiplier unit root statistic, which, unlike standard unit root statistics (without or with breaks), makes it...

Using Markov-Switching models, this paper studies the existence of a relationship between the unemployment rate and four different types of crimes in the U.S. economy. After it, using the non-parametric Concordance Index of Harding and Pagan (2002, 2006), the correlation between the cycles of...

This paper analyses the labor market dynamics in Peru through the labor market transitions. Specifically, to determine if the labor vulnerability had been reduced, measured as the probability of losing a formal job and, in particular, getting an informal job. On the matter, not enough evidence...

In this study we analyzed the efficiency of the spending of 1686 Peruvian municipalities for the year 2003 through the evaluation to the municipal public activities as a process of production which transforms inputs in outputs (Bradford et. al., 1969 y Fisher, 1996). In doing so, we established...

Keynesianism, monetarism and new classical macroeconomics are some issues discussed in this document. It contains several exercises which will permit differentiate these approach to macroeconomics. It also contains the methods for solving models with rational expectations. The content of this...

This document contains exercises on open macroeconomics. There are several problems related to Mundell-Fleming model, the exchange rate dynamics and overshooting models with rational expectations. Its content is part of Macro 2 course and it is oriented to help the teaching and training in...

This document contains several exercises related to the microfoundation of macroeconomics; the Keynesian macroeconomics with fixed prices; the money demand theory; and the IS-LM static and dynamic model. The exercises are complemented with theoretical discussions and are illustrated with graphs....

The theory of economic policy and the new tendencies on macroeconomics are the two issues, which are illustrated with solved problems in this document. There are exercises on both approaches to economic policy: the traditional and the version based on rules. It is also included exercise related...

This paper describes the evolution of macroeconomic theory in both closed and open economies. In the first section we present the evolution of the theory of a closed economy‚economies that do not have international trade; nor do it have links to the international financial markets. Since Keynes,...

Given that human development is a complex process involving multiple components and determining factors, multidimensional indicators are needed. On the basis of the extensive literature on the subject, we advance two new indicators: the Matrix of Capabilities and Functioning (MCF), and the...