BEA Announcement: RIMS II User Guide

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announces the following:

 A new user's guide for the Regional Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS II) has been posted on the BEA website.

 This new guide, written for a wide audience, is a must-read for anyone who conducts or reviews economic impact studies.  Its many useful features include:

• Almost a dozen case studies illustrating important concepts and applications of RIMS II multipliers
• Step-by-step instructions for many different applications
• Techniques and suggestions to overcome limitations related to missing information when using RIMS II multipliers
• A glossary that explains technical terms clearly and concisely

 The new guide, called "RIMS II: An Essential Tool for Regional Developers and Planners" can be downloaded from the RIMS II Web site at www.bea.gov/regional/rims.

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