Fiscal policy key to stabilizing economy in monetary union, study finds.
The article explores how fiscal policy can help stabilize the economy in a group of countries sharing the same currency. By using a specific economic model, the researchers found that national governments can adjust their fiscal policies to respond to inflation, output, and trade conditions. They discovered that it's beneficial for fiscal policy to consider both inflation and either output or trade differences. However, focusing only on output without considering inflation can lead to reduced welfare.