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In this paper, we provide a brief introduction to a new macroeconometric model of the Spanish economy named MEDEA (Modelo de Equilibrio Dinámico de la Economía EspañolA). MEDEA is a dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) model that aims to describe the main features of the Spanish economy for policy analysis, counterfactual exercises, and forecasting. MEDEA is built in the tradition of New Keynesian models with real and nominal rigidities, but it also incorporates aspects such as a small open economy framework, an outside monetary authority such as the ECB, and population growth, factors that are important in accounting for aggregate fluctuations in Spain. The model is estimated with Bayesian techniques and data from the last two decades. Beyond describing the properties of the model, we perform different exercises to illustrate the potential of MEDEA, including historical decompositions, long-run and short-run simulations, and counterfactual experiments.
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We thank David Taguas and Rafael Domenech for their support and encouragement during the development of MEDEA, Fillipo Ferroni for a very interesting discussion, and participants at numerous seminars for feedback. Beyond the usual disclaimer, we must note that any views expressed herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Banco de España, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, or the Federal Reserve System. Finally, we also thank the NSF for financial support.
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Burriel, P., Fernández-Villaverde, J. & Rubio-Ramírez, J.F. MEDEA: a DSGE model for the Spanish economy. SERIEs 1, 175–243 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13209-009-0011-x
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