In this chapter we consider the effects of exogenous energy shocks on an agent-based macroeconomic system and study the out-of-equilibrium dynamics. We introduce automatic stabilizers that allow the artificial economy to absorbe the shocks.

Two types of macroeconomic stabilization policies are implemented: a consumer subsidy scheme that compensates households for their loss in purchasing power,

and a tax reduction scheme that affects both households and firms to support consumption and investments. Policy experiments are then carried out to evaluate the

effectiveness of these macroeconomic policies. Finally, we are able to distinguish between short- and long-term effects of the policy measures.