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Economic models and indicators for the analysis of economic policy in the Dominican Republic
Secretaría de Estado de Economía del Gobierno de la República Dominicana
2007 / 2008 / 2009
Principal investigator
Manuel Artís / Jodi Suriñach
Investigative team
Manuel Artís / Jordi Suriñach / Miquel Clar / Fabio Manca / Ernest Pons / Raül Ramos / Sara Riscado / Diana Ordad
Objective
Developing a set of indicators and models that enable monitoring the key variables of the economic system in order to facilitate the decision making of economic policy. They are concretely three: Economic activity level indicator (monthly or quarterly) Macroeconomic Forecasting Models of the Economy (quarterly and annual) Consumer Confidence Index These will also help to identify deficiencies in statistical information as well as the measurement errors in it.
Methodology
Detection and review of necessary databases and bibliographic information for preparation of indicators and econometric models. Application of univariate and multivariate techniques, statistics and econometrics which allow to get quarterly and annual estimations and forecasts. Preparation of a specific Document-report associated with each of the indexes, explaining the objectives and results.
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Theme:
Macroeconomic simulations and forecasts Ambit:
International