CGE-Microsimulation Modelling: A Survey

Ahmed, Vaqar and O' Donoghue, Cathal (2007): CGE-Microsimulation Modelling: A Survey.

Abstract

This paper reviews the recent work on the application of the CGE-microsimulation models. The discussion focuses on the various linking methodologies and how they can impact our results.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Model; Microsimulation; Poverty; Inequality
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C6 - Mathematical Methods ; Programming Models ; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling > C68 - Computable General Equilibrium Models; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C5 - Econometric Modeling; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R1 - General Regional Economics > R15 - Econometric and Input-Output Models ; Other Models; D - Microeconomics > D5 - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium > D58 - Computable and Other Applied General Equilibrium Models; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology ; Computer Programs

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