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Development policy and planning : an introduction to models and techniques/

Chowdhury Anis

Development policy and planning : an introduction to models and techniques/ Anis Chowdhury, C. H. Kirkpatrick - London Routledge, c1994 - xii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes Bibliographical references[p.123-126] and Index

CONTENTS:
1. Development Policy Analysis and Quantitative Planning Methods. Development policy and planning: an overview. Characteristics of development planning models--
2. Aggregate Consistency Models. The Harrod-Domar growth model. The two-gap model--
3. Disaggregated Consistency Models. Main-sector models. Multi-sector models: input-output analysis. Policy applications of input-output analysis. Extending the model--
4. Multi-Sectoral Models and the Social Accounting Matrix. The social accounting matrix. Limitations of multi-sectoral planning models--
5. Programming Approach to Planning. Linear programming. Shadow pricing of resources. Economic interpretation of dual solutions--
6. Computable General Equilibrium Models. The CGE model approach. An illustrative CGE model. Uses of CGE models--
7. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Financial project appraisal. Economic project appraisal. Shadow pricing methodology. The social discount rate. Distributional issues. Policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis.


This provides a non-technical explanation of the main techniques used for economic policy formulation in developing countries and shows how these models are still integral features of policy management despite new market-based approaches


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Economic development Mathematical models
Economic planning Mathematical models
Economic policy Mathematical models
Mathematical models
Planning Mathematical models

HD75.5.C46 1994

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