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Building macro SAMs from cross-country databases : method and matrices for 133 countries

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  • Cicowiez,Martin
  • Lofgren,Hans
  • Cicowiez,Martin
  • Lofgren,Hans

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Social accounting matrices (SAMs) are the key data input for computable general equilibrium (CGE) models. After a brief introduction to SAMs, this paper presents a method and related computer program for constructing macro SAMs from cross-country databases. The method is demonstrated in an appendix where it is used to build such a SAM for Guinea in Excel. With the help of the program, macro SAMs were built for 133 countries, including many low-income and/or fragile countries. The SAMs and the code for the program are available in electronic form. A companion paper presents a CGE model with a user-friendly interface for which such SAMs provide the bulk of the data needed for macro applications.

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  • Cicowiez,Martin & Lofgren,Hans & Cicowiez,Martin & Lofgren,Hans, 2017. "Building macro SAMs from cross-country databases : method and matrices for 133 countries," Policy Research Working Paper Series 8273, The World Bank.
    • Handle: RePEc:wbk:wbrwps:8273
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