Techniques for Evaluating the Differences in Multiregional Input-Output Databases

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Focusing on the intricacies of multi-regional input-output (MRIO) databases, this book delves into the Eora, GTAP, and WIOD databases, providing comprehensive metadata on their construction and methodologies. It guides readers through the mathematical processes involved in calculating consumption-based accounts, highlighting how variations in MRIO databases can lead to differing national CO2 consumption accounts. The text emphasizes the importance of database accuracy for climate policy-making, ensuring analysts understand the implications of these discrepancies.