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Linking Microsimulation and CGE models

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  • Andreas Peichl

    (ZEW, University of Mannheim, L7, 1, Mannheim, Germany)

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In this note, I review the history of CGE-Microsimulation modeling, and the main methodological issues involved.

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  • Andreas Peichl, 2016. "Linking Microsimulation and CGE models," International Journal of Microsimulation, International Microsimulation Association, vol. 9(1), pages 167-174.
    • Handle: RePEc:ijm:journl:v:9:y:2016:i:1:p:167-174
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    • D58 - Microeconomics - - General Equilibrium and Disequilibrium - - - Computable and Other Applied General Equilibrium Models
    • H2 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • J22 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demand and Supply of Labor - - - Time Allocation and Labor Supply

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