Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Calibration' approach in quantitative macroeconomics? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Calibration' approach in quantitative macroeconomics?
A. Parameters are chosen so that the model matches selected long-run averages or moments of the data
B. Parameters are estimated only by maximum likelihood
C. No attention is paid to empirical moments
D. Only theoretical consistency matters
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the calibration methodology associated with real-business-cycle and dynamic stochastic general-equilibrium models, key parameters are set so that the model reproduces selected long-run averages or other empirical moments.

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B. 0%
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option C


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