ISSN:
1432-0592
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
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Geography
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Economics
Notes:
Abstract This paper is an expository note in which it is demonstrated that conventional input-output multipliers based upon the Leontief matrix may provide misleading information concerning the relative importance of the processing sectors within a regional economy. An alternative technique is presented in which economic multipliers are based upon percentage changes in sales to final demand. Evidence that size variation among economic sectors prevents meaningful comparisons of multipliers is shown using the Colorado Input-Output Model. A comparison between several types of conventional employment multipliers and growth equalized multipliers is used to indicate the magnitude of the effects of non-equal sector size.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01287748
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