Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/194948 
Year of Publication: 
2017
Citation: 
[Journal:] Journal of Economic Structures [ISSN:] 2193-2409 [Volume:] 6 [Issue:] 11 [Publisher:] Springer [Place:] Heidelberg [Year:] 2017 [Pages:] 1-11
Publisher: 
Springer, Heidelberg
Abstract: 
This note describes a simple technique of decomposing total impact multipliers derived from input-output analysis. The approach uses a generalised supply and use table framework, explicitly distinguishing between industries and products. Contributions to total impact multipliers can be shown by either industry origin (answering the question: Where is the source of impacts and how large is the impact from that particular source?) or product embodiments (answering the question: What are the life cycle impacts of those products that are directly used in the production of a good or service?). Such information is routinely used in life cycle assessments and (hybrid) input-output analyses. A practical example of decomposing carbon footprint intensities of renewable electricity generation technologies is presented, and an Excel worksheet and MATLAB code accompany this note as Additional files 1 and 2.
Subjects: 
Input-output multipliers
Decomposition
Environmental footprint
Life cycle assessment
Impact analysis
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