Computable General Equilibrium Modeling
Theory and Applications
1st Edition
Published on 8. September 2023
146 pages
978-1-000-93753-4 (ISBN)
Description
Many books have been written on computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling. However, there are certain important areas for economic policy that have been largely overlooked. This intermediate/advanced text presents the topic as a methodology for the analysis of macro and fiscal policies in modern economies while introducing levels of disaggregation that are beyond the scope of standard macro models.
The book begins by presenting the historical and intuitive background of general equilibrium analysis. Moving on, computer software is introduced to derive numerical solutions for economic models. The authors provide examples of code, bringing in data sources that have become the foundations of CGE applications. The methodology presented here, which differs from other CGE books, includes financial assets, government budget deficits, and debt financing of private investment. These topics are analyzed in the context of dynamic optimization, generating endogenous variables such as inflation, interest, and growth rates. The book also devotes significant attention to the applications of CGE models to developing economies.
This textbook comes with a range of downloadable supplements and will be a valuable resource for students taking a CGE course as part of a program in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, or international trade economics.
The book begins by presenting the historical and intuitive background of general equilibrium analysis. Moving on, computer software is introduced to derive numerical solutions for economic models. The authors provide examples of code, bringing in data sources that have become the foundations of CGE applications. The methodology presented here, which differs from other CGE books, includes financial assets, government budget deficits, and debt financing of private investment. These topics are analyzed in the context of dynamic optimization, generating endogenous variables such as inflation, interest, and growth rates. The book also devotes significant attention to the applications of CGE models to developing economies.
This textbook comes with a range of downloadable supplements and will be a valuable resource for students taking a CGE course as part of a program in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, development economics, or international trade economics.
Reviews / Votes
"A very clearly written and self-contained guide to applying state-of-the-art computable general equilibrium models to key issues in modern macroeconomics. The applications to developing economies are particularly compelling, including how to incorporate the underground economy and financial repression. An important reference for students, researchers, and practitioners."Kenneth Rogoff, Maurits C. Boas Professor of Economics, Harvard University, https://scholar.harvard.edu/rogoff
"Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) modelling is an essential tool in economics. This book by a team led by one of the most eminent international scholars in CGE modelling will become the go-to for teaching this subject. Generally, students, researchers and practitioners will profit from the insights in this excellent volume."
Jorge Martinez-Vazquez, Founding Director International Center for Public Policy, Georgia State University
"This book provides a detailed and useful introduction for students of economics to CGE models. The book extends their applications to include areas such as monetary theory, tax evasion, development economics and others, areas that have become relevant in today's environment."
Vito Tanzi, PhD, Honorary President, International Institute of Public Finance
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
14 Tables, black and white; 15 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Illustrations, black and white
ISBN-13
978-1-000-93753-4 (9781000937534)
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Computable General Equilibrium Modeling
Theory and Applications
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Theory and Applications
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09/2023
1st Edition
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Persons
Kenneth Castellanos is Associate Analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, USA.
Andrew Feltenstein is Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at Georgia State University, USA.
Gohar Sedrakyan is Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics and Affiliated Scholar at Kennesaw State University, USA.
Andrew Feltenstein is Professor of Economics, Emeritus, at Georgia State University, USA.
Gohar Sedrakyan is Clinical Assistant Professor of Economics and Affiliated Scholar at Kennesaw State University, USA.
Content
1. Introduction 2. Applications 3. Fixed points 4. Fixed points, continued 5. The linear economy and Kakutani's theorem 6. Linear production technologies 7. Numerical Solutions; Some Examples 8. Standard closed economy CGE model 9. Incorporating intermediate inputs 10. Trade, the Armington Approach 11. Taxes and the government 12. Social accounting matrices (SAM) and the construction of a CGE model 13. Dynamic CGE models with Financial Assets 14. Financial assets in the dynamic CGE model. (continued) 15. Monetization and the introduction of a central bank 16. CGE Models and their Application to Developing Countries: The Example of Tax Evasion and the Underground Economy
