Microcomputer Based Input-output Modeling

This book discusses recent developments in Input-Output (I/O) models for microcomputers and applications of I/O models in regional studies. It provides background information on traditional I/O models and a set of working examples of I/O applications for users.

Autorentext

Otto, Daniel M.

Inhalt

Preface -- An Introduction to Regional Input-Output Analysis -- Cautions in Using I-O Models -- The Problem: Using Value-Added Information in Benefit/Cost Analysis -- A Survey Approach to Developing an Input/Output Model -- Nonsurvey Approach to I/O Modeling -- Developing or Selecting a Regional Input-Output Model -- Regional Economic Impact of the Conservation Reserve Program: An Application of Input-Output Analysis -- Using Input-Output Analysis for Estimation of Distributional Impacts from Plant Openings and Closings -- Impacts of Transfer Payments -- Structural Analysis Using Input/Output Analysis: The Agriculture Sector and National and Regional Levels -- The Role of Interindustry Linkages in an Industrial Targeting Model -- Using Input-Output for Regional Planning -- Policy Simulation Modeling -- SAM Multipliers: Their Interpretation and Relationship to Input-Output Multipliers -- Computable General Equilibrium Analysis at the Regional Level -- The Dynamics of Input-Output Introduction