Though CGE modeling does not play a prominent role in top US graduate schools, it is employed universally in development of economic policy. This title presents a history of modeling applications and examines competing points of view. It contains coherent summaries of CGE theories that inform major model types.

In 27 articles, top CGE scholars synthesize and analyze scholarship about this widely used tool of policy analysis, setting forth its accomplishments, difficulties, and means of implementation. Though CGE modeling does not play a prominent role in top U.S. graduate schools, it is employed universally in the development of economic policy. This collection is particularly important because it presents a history of modeling applications and examines competing points of view.