Every six months, both macroeconomic and microeconomic model solutions are updated. In accordance, reviews of details and analysis are also performed in six month intervals and are available upon request. Historical forecast data bases exist as part of the standard model data banks. Software for user operation of the system is available as is technical assistance by request. The following table briefly summarizes the overall capabilities of the individual models.
Documentation varies substantially between models.
All documentation can be made available upon request. Summary of Individual Model Dimensions Year of Table Other General Information Country Pub. The system can be used to study the industrial and aggregate impacts of macroeconomic developments such as changes in exchange rates, trade policy, and government policy. A 1990 report to the U.S. Department of Labor used the U.S. and Mexican models in a similar study. Cases in which the U.S. alone had the capability were studied in contrast to cases in which Japan and Europe had it as well.