The global forest products model : structure, estimation, and applications / Joseph Buongiorno ... [et al.].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Buongiorno, Joseph.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forest products industry.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 p.)

Place of Publication:

San Diego : Academic, c2003.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Global Forest Products Model (GFPM) book provides a complete introduction to this widely applied computer model. The GFPM is a dynamic economic equilibrium model that is used to predict production, consumption, trade, and prices of 14 major forest products in 180 interacting countries. The book thoroughly documents the methods, data, and computer software of the model, and demonstrates the model's usefulness in addressing international economic and environmental issues. The Global Forest Products Model is written by an international multi-disciplinary team and is ide

Contents:

Front Cover; The Global Forest Products Model; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; Preface and Acknowledgments; PART I: Introduction; Chapter 1. Background and Objectives; 1.1 Background and Justification; 1.2 Previous and Related Models; 1.3 A Brief History of the GFPM; 1.4 Objectives and Outline; Chapter 2. Overview of the Global Forest Products Sector; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Production; 2.3 International Trade; 2.4 Forest Product Price Trends; 2.5 Economic and Demographic Prospects; 2.6 Summary and Conclusion; PART II: Model Construction; Chapter 3. GFPM Structure and Formulation

3.1 Overview of the GFPM3.2 Spatial Global Equilibrium; 3.3 Market Dynamics; 3.4 Linear Approximation of Demand and Supply; 3.5 Implementation of Trade Inertia Constraints; 3.6 Welfare Analysis; Chapter 4. Model Calibration and Validation; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Countries and Products; 4.3 Base-year Data; 4.4 Parameter Estimation; 4.5 Model Validation; PART III: GFPM Applications; Chapter 5. The Base Scenario; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Model Data, Parameters, and Assumptions; 5.3 Base Scenario Projections from 1997 to 2010; 5.4 Summary and Discussion

Chapter 6. Effects of the Asian Economic Crisis6.1 Introduction; 6.2 GFPM Application; 6.3 Summary and Conclusion; Chapter 7. Effects of Tariff Liberalization; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 The Uruguay Round of GATT and the ATL Proposal; 7.3 Previous Studies; 7.4 GFPM Simulations; 7.5 Summary and Conclusion; Chapter 8. Impact of U.S. Paper-Recycling Policies; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Paper Recycling in the United States; 8.3 Previous Studies; 8.4 GFPM Analysis; 8.5 International Effects; 8.6 Summary and Conclusion; Chapter 9. Effects of Regional Trade Agreements on New Zealand; 9.1 Introduction

9.2 Trade Agreements9.3 GFPM Analysis; 9.4 GFPM Results; 9.5 Summary and Conclusion; Chapter 10. Impacts of U.S. Timber Harvest Restrictions; 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 Previous Studies; 10.3 Objectives; 10.4 Forest Policies Affecting Timber Harvest in the United States; 10.5 Modified Global Forest Products Model; 10.6 Effects of Further U.S. Harvest Restrictions on the Pacific Rim Forest Sector; 10.7 Sensitivity to Trade Regime; 10.8 Summary and Conclusion; PART IV: GFPM Software; Chapter 11. Using the GFPM Software; 11.1 Introduction; 11.2 Installation and Configuration

11.3 GFPM Base-Year Input11.4 Exogenous Change Data; 11.5 Running the GFPM; 11.6 Examples of GFPM Output; 11.7 Welfare Analysis with the GFPM; 11.8 Troubleshooting GFPM Errors; Chapter 12. GFPM Software Design and Implementation; 12.1 Introduction; 12.2 Overview of GFPM Software Structure; 12.3 Control Programs and Program Execution; 12.4 Data Preparation; 12.5 Data Processing and Problem Solving; 12.6 Output Retrieval; PART V: Conclusion; Chapter 13. Summary, Evaluation, and Prospects; 13.1 Summary of Results; 13.2 Evaluation and Prospects; 13.3 Conclusion; References; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-290) and index.

ISBN:

1-281-02081-8

9786611020811

0-08-052152-5

OCLC:

476073083