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Systematic literature review on computable general equilibrium applications in tourism

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  • Kanchana Wickramasinghe

    (Griffith University, Australia)

  • Athula Naranpanawa

    (Griffith University, Australia)

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Assessment of the economy-wide impacts of tourism has increased importance due to the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19. Computable general equilibrium (CGE) approach is a versatile tool for estimating the economy-wide impacts of tourism, as opposed to alternative general equilibrium approaches and partial equilibrium approaches. However, there has not been any systematic review done on CGE applications in tourism literature. The article reviews CGE applications in tourism over the past 25 years using a systematic quantitative literature review approach. This review presents potentially important applications of CGE models in guiding post-COVID tourism. Further, the article highlights the new developments in CGE modelling, which are yet to be adopted in tourism economics. Existing studies show a strong geographical bias. Notable research gaps exist in the areas of poverty, inequality, gender, environmental and the climate change impacts of tourism. Future research in these areas will be vital to effectively guide post-COVID tourism recovery.

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  • Kanchana Wickramasinghe & Athula Naranpanawa, 2022. "Systematic literature review on computable general equilibrium applications in tourism," Tourism Economics, , vol. 28(6), pages 1647-1668, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:toueco:v:28:y:2022:i:6:p:1647-1668
    DOI: 10.1177/13548166211006988
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