SinoTERM, a multi-regional CGE model of China

The paper outlines the theory and database preparation of SinoTERM, a “bottom-up” computable general equilibrium model of the Chinese economy. The methodology by which we construct the multi-regional model allows us to present the economy of China in an unprecedented amount of detail. SinoTERM cover...

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Published in:China economic review 2008-12, Vol.19 (4), p.628-634
Main Authors: HORRIDGE, Mark, WITTWER, Glyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CGE modeling
CGE modeling Regional modeling Construction projects
Construction projects
Regional modeling
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Summary:The paper outlines the theory and database preparation of SinoTERM, a “bottom-up” computable general equilibrium model of the Chinese economy. The methodology by which we construct the multi-regional model allows us to present the economy of China in an unprecedented amount of detail. SinoTERM covers all 31 provinces and municipalities. The database of the model extends the published national input–output table for 2002 to 137 sectors. The single crops sector in the published national input–output table is split into 11 and the single livestock sector into three. The multi-regional CGE model provides a framework that we could modify to apply to many different policy applications. We can use SinoTERM to analyse the regional economic impacts of region-specific shocks. Such shocks could major construction projects or investments in health and education sectors, in an effort to accelerate economic growth in the lagging inland provinces. We use a 63 sector, 10 region aggregation of the SinoTERM master database to model the regional economic impacts of the construction of the Chongqing–Lichuan rail link.
ISSN:1043-951X
1873-7781
DOI:10.1016/j.chieco.2008.05.002