OMAFRA Analyst Input-Output Modelling Training | Ontario East

OMAFRA Analyst Input-Output Modelling Training

Event Date: 
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

 

Using data to predict the impact of gaining or losing a business on the regional economy

The 10 AM – 3 PM session consists of a blended classroom style learning and hands-on training with the Input-Output module in Analyst.

The topics that will be covered in the training include:

  • A Brief Overview of the Analyst Program: to orient participants to where input-output can be found in the Analyst suite of tools and identify what data is available.
  • An Introduction to Input-Output Modelling: provide participants with the basic concepts of input-output modelling; connect Input-Output to economic base theory, and; describe advantages and disadvantages of current economic base measurement methodologies.
  • Describing a Regional Economy: Using the power of the tool, provide participants with examples of using descriptive data in the tool and practice using this data in Analyst
  • Estimating Impacts and Changes to a Regional Economy: Using this new function available, provide participants with examples of using predictive data in the tool and practice using this data in Analyst.
  • Use and Limitations of Input-Output Modelling:  Provide participants with an understanding of what they need to know in order to use the new Input-Output module effectively.

To fully gain the benefits of this session, it is expected attendees would have past experience using the Analyst tool.

Cost: $25.00 per person plus HST and registration fee (includes refreshments and lunch)

For further information contact:  Bruce Moore, Team Lead, OMAFRA, Tel: 613-258-8300 or bruce.g.moore@ontario.ca

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Event Location: 
Innovation Park, Large Seminar Room, 2nd Floor
945 Princess Street
Kingston , Ontario  K7L 0E9
Ontario
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