A Guide to the Use of the IWR Interactive Ratio Forecasting Program

This report provides instruction for using an interactive ratio forecasting program which can be used for developing forecasts of socioeconomic variables for small areas. Four commonly used methods are available in the program: basic ratio, average annual ratio, ratio difference, and shift share. Th...

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Main Author: Dunning,C M
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Economics
Forecasting
Interactions
Ratios
Sociology
Sociology and Law
Variables
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Summary:This report provides instruction for using an interactive ratio forecasting program which can be used for developing forecasts of socioeconomic variables for small areas. Four commonly used methods are available in the program: basic ratio, average annual ratio, ratio difference, and shift share. These methods and their appropriate uses are described in the report.