Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/52988 
Authors: 
Year of Publication: 
2004
Series/Report no.: 
WIDER Discussion Paper No. 2004/08
Publisher: 
The United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Helsinki
Abstract: 
Alternative approaches to modelling distributional and welfare effects of changes in policy and the economic environment in developing and transition countries are surveyed. Microsimulations range from pure accounting approaches to models with behavioural equations based on econometric estimates and various dynamic models. Microsimulation accounting models are key to analysing the impact effects of tax and benefit changes and are becoming widespread. Computable general equilibrium (CGE) modelling endogenizes price changes and changes in industry and labour market structure. An essential CGE input is a social accounting matrix (SAM), which can be used to do simple multiplier analyses. A wide range of macroeconomic models have also been used in developing countries, endogenizing variables like interest rates and exchange rates.
Subjects: 
microsimulation
computable general equilibrium
development
transition
JEL: 
D31
D58
O11
O15
ISBN: 
9291906263
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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