| SES # | TOPICS | KEY DATES |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and overview of a theoretical basis for regional economic analyses | |
| 2 | Background on regional input-output modeling and modeling assumptions | |
| 3 | Background on equations and data preparation for the REMI model | Problem set 1, part I, due three days after Ses #3 |
| 4 |
Alternative types of regional input-output models and multipliers (PDF) Guest speaker: Glen Weisbrod, President, Economic development research group | |
| 5 | Regional economic analyses and forecasting | Problem set 1, part II, due three days after Ses #5 |
| 6 |
Regional econometric modeling, part I Outside of class time this week: meet with Greg Perkins, research manager, at Boston Redevelopment Authority. | |
| 7 | Regional econometric modeling, part II | |
| 8 | Model comparisons | |
| 9 | Massachusetts economy, case study | Problem set 2 due three days after Ses #9 |
| 10 | Formulating and applying dynamic economic models | |
| 11 | Use of regional models in policy analyses | |
| 12 | Use of regional models in policy analyses (cont.) | |
| 13 | Organization and preparation of seminar for client | Problem set 3 due |
| 14 | Seminar for client: socioeconomic impact evaluation |