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Course Objective

This advanced course extends beyond foundational Input-Output (I-O) analysis, focusing on sophisticated multiplier modeling using Supply and Use Tables (SUT) and Social Accounting Matrices (SAM). Participants will gain expert skills in constructing and analyzing large, extended multiplier models, with a special emphasis on additive decomposition for growth-accounting and advanced labor market analysis. The course equips learners to trace structural changes and evaluate policy impacts by comparing SAMs across countries or time periods.

Target Audience: Policy analysts, national accountants, and researchers in government statistical offices, central banks, academia, and international organizations involved in structural economic analysis and policy guidance.

Prerequisite: Completion of an introductory course in I-O/SUT Multiplier Analysis or demonstrable prior exposure to matrix algebra and national accounting is essential.

Detailed Course Curriculum

The course systematically progresses from theoretical foundations to advanced comparative analysis:

  1. Advanced Analytical Foundations

    • Advanced skills in matrix applications and analysis for economics

    • Deep dive into SUT and SAM matrices: structure, compilation, and interpretation

  2. Model Construction & Advanced Techniques

    • Step-by-Step Model Building:

      • Construction of a large SUT Multiplier model

      • Construction of a large SAM Multiplier model

    • Advanced Multiplier Analysis:

      • Additive decomposition within a SAM to trace sources of economic growth

      • Extended multiplier analysis for in-depth socio-economic assessment

      • Computation and interpretation of forward and backward linkages

  3. Specialized Applications & Comparative Analysis

    • SUT Price Modeling: Analysis of price formation and transmission

    • Advanced Labor Market Analysis within the SUT/SAM framework

    • Comparative Structural Analysis: Technique for comparing two SAMs to analyze policy impacts or structural change over time

    • Evaluating Government Investment Projects within a SAM framework

  4. Policy Application & Interpretation

    • Designing and running policy simulations using both SUT and SAM multiplier models

    • Professional interpretation and reporting of results for policy audiences

Mode of Delivery & Expectations

This is an intensive, application-oriented program that relies on complete participant immersion.

  • Mandatory Attendance & Hands-On Work: Full attendance at all sessions is mandatory due to the cumulative, complex nature of the material. Learning is delivered through guided, hands-on group exercises.

  • Individual Responsibility: Each participant must bring their own laptop and mouse for practical work.

  • Final Presentation: Participants will present their policy simulation results and analytical findings on the final day of the workshop, showcasing their applied skills.

Important Note for Online Participants:

  • Strict Adherence to Schedule: To complete the intensive program on time, strict deadlines for assignment submission must be met. Extensions are subject to additional facilitation costs.

Outcome: Graduates will master the skills to construct, decompose, and analyze large-scale SUT and SAM multiplier models. They will be proficient in using these models for advanced labor market studies, comparative structural analysis, growth decomposition, and robust ex-ante policy simulation, providing critical insights for economic planning and assessment.

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