STRATEGIC DEVIATIONS IN OPTIMAL MONETARY POLICY

Strategic deviations in optimal monetary policy

Abstract This paper investigates the circumstances under which a central bank is more or less likely to deviate from the optimal monetary policy rule.The research question is addressed in a simple New Keynesian dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model in which monetary policy deviations occur endogenously.The model solution suggests that

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A comparison of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir and glecaprevir/pibrentasvir for the treatment of hepatitis C infection among people who inject drugs

Background: To eliminate hepatitis C (HCV) infection as a public health concern by 2030, there is a need to develop comprehensive programs among key populations such as people who use drugs (PWUD).Two highly effective regimens are available for initial therapy: glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) given as 3 tablets/day for 8 weeks and sofosbuvir/velpata

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