Econometric Models of Asian Link

This volume, a sequel to Econometric Models of Asian Link, is a unique compilation of up-to-date macro-econometric models of Asian-Pacific countries. It provides models of Japan, the United States, Canada, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, and the European Community. The models of China, Australia, and Canada offered here are made available to the general reader for the first time. Moreover, all the models presented here are actually being used for prediction and policy-making in the respective countries, often by their governments. In addition, the authors present their analyses of the effects of various policies on the economies of the Asian-Pacific region. The statistical data which are also provided with almost all the models enable the reader to examine policy alternatives and draw independent conclusions. This volume will therefore be of invaluable help not only as a comprehensive source of econometric models but also as a guide-book for studies on the development of Asian-Pacific countries ingraduate courses and government planning offices.