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. No attention is paid to empirical moments
C. Parameters are estimated only by maximum likelihood
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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The 'National Cooperative Development Corporation' promotes:
A. cooperative societies across sectors
B. stock trading
C. only banking
D. imports

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
NCDC promotes cooperative societies in various sectors.

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The 'Reserve Bank of India' was modelled on which central bank?
A. Federal Reserve System
B. European Central Bank
C. Bank of England
D. Bank of Japan

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The RBI was modelled on the Bank of England.

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A. NABARD
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C. Cooperative societies
D. Commercial banks

Correct Answer: Option B


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