History of the Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) Approach

The paper describes basic characteristics of the Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) theory and its application on a modeling. It introduces reasons for an establishing and development of the theory. It tries to specify a relatively very heterogeneous group of the DSGE models and their connection to the GE models. The part about history of the DSGE theory contains a description of the Redux model, an introduction of its basic characteristics and its influence on a subsequent development of economic models. There is and attempt to explain a connection between the DSGE models and the New Keynesian theory as well.