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MS-MRT |
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Name and contact of the organization |
John Hancock Tower 200 Clarendon Street, T-33 Boston, MA 02116-5092 USA
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Description of model |
The Multi-Sector Multi-Region Trade (MS-MRT) model is a computable general equilibrium model designed to address questions about the economic and trade impacts of climate change policies. It's sectoral disaggregation makes it a suitable tool for considering diversification away from fuel-consuming and producing sectors. |
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Particular relevance |
The MS-MRT model is relevant in analysing the socio-economic impacts of climate change mitigation policies, with a focus on sectoral and trade-related impacts. MS-MRT could also be useful for analysing economic diversification. |
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Coverage |
World, split into 7 regions |
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Model applications |
Country reports and other papers which make use MS-MRT model outputs. The country reports contain detailed analysis of the economic impacts of the Kyoto Protocol on the chosen countries. The analysis is done using MS-MRT model results. (http://65.198.99.21/ go to papers and country reports) |
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Organization's main area of research |
Economic, financial, and business management consulting |
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Other projects / reseach |
n/a |
Response measures models - MS-MRT