Calendar

SES # TOPICS
1 Introduction and Overview of a Theoretical Basis for Regional Economic Analysis
2 Background on Regional Input-Output Modeling and Data Preparation
3 Background on Equations in the REMI Model
4 Alternative Types of Regional Input-Output Models and Multipliers
5 Modeling Assumptions
Guest Speaker: Glen Weisbrod, President, Economic Development Research Group, Boston, MA
6 Regional Econometric Modeling, Part I
7 Regional Econometric Modeling, Part II
Guest Speaker: Greg Perkins, Research Manager, Boston Redevelopment Authority
8 Model Comparisons
9 Massachusetts Economy, Case Study
10 Formulating and Applying Dynamic Economic Models
11 Use of Regional Models in Policy Analyses
12 Review of Regional Modeling Issues
13 Organization and Preparation of Seminar for Client
14 Seminar for Client: Socioeconomic Impact Evaluation