an introduction to models and techniques Chowdhury Anis creator Author Kirkpatrick C. H. Author text London Routledge c1994 monographic eng

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xii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm 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 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. Anis Chowdhury, C. H. Kirkpatrick Includes Bibliographical references[p.123-126] and Index Economic development Mathematical models Economic planning Mathematical models Economic policy Mathematical models Mathematical models Planning Mathematical models HD75.5.C46 1994 9780415098885 9780415098892 9780203423905 0415098882 0415098890 0203423909 260404 20260404114803.0