THE INTERINDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT DEMAND VARIABLE - AN EXTENSION OF THE I-SAMIS TECHNIQUE FOR LINKING INPUT-OUTPUT AND ECONOMETRIC-MODELS

Moghadam and Ballard's I-SAMIS (integrated small-area modeling of the industrial sector) approach of linking input-output and econometric models is extended in three ways: the interindustry demand variable (IDV), which incorporates input-output linkages into time-series employment equations, is modified to reflect differences in labor productivity among industries; the IDVs are calculated by using a regional, rather than national, input-output model; and the industry focus is broadened to include nonmanufacturing industries. The paper is concluded by a discussion of the I-SAMIS model constructed for the Louisville metropolitan area. -Authors