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Introduction and overview of a theoretical basis for regional economic analyses |
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Background on regional input-output modeling and modeling assumptions |
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Background on equations and data preparation for the REMI model |
Problem set 1, part I, due three days after Ses #3 |
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Alternative types of regional input-output models and multipliers (PDF)
Guest speaker: Glen Weisbrod, President, Economic development research group
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Regional economic analyses and forecasting |
Problem set 1, part II, due three days after Ses #5 |
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Regional econometric modeling, part I
Outside of class time this week: meet with Greg Perkins, research manager, at Boston Redevelopment Authority.
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Regional econometric modeling, part II |
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Model comparisons |
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Massachusetts economy, case study |
Problem set 2 due three days after Ses #9 |
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Formulating and applying dynamic economic models |
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Use of regional models in policy analyses |
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Use of regional models in policy analyses (cont.) |
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Organization and preparation of seminar for client |
Problem set 3 due |
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Seminar for client: socioeconomic impact evaluation |
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