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SES # TOPICS KEY DATES
1 Introduction and Overview of a Theoretical Basis for Regional Economic Analysis
2 Background on Regional Input-Output Modeling and Modeling Assumptions
3 Background on Equations and Data Preparation for the REMI Model
4

Alternative Types of Regional Input-Output Models and Multipliers

Guest Speaker: Glen Weisbrod, President, Economic Development Research Group, Boston, MA

5 Regional Economic Analyses and Forecasting Problem set 1 due
6 Regional Econometric Modeling, Part I
7

Regional Econometric Modeling, Part II

Guest Speaker: Greg Perkins, Research Manager, Boston Redevelopment Authority

8 Model Comparisons
9 Massachusetts Economy, Case Study Problem set 2 due
10 Formulating and Applying Dynamic Economic Models
11 Use of Regional Models in Policy Analyses
12 Use of Regional Models in Policy Analyses (cont.) Problem set 3 due
13 Organization and Preparation of Presentation for Seminar to Client
14 Seminar for BRA Research Staff: Socioeconomic Impact Evaluation