On objectivity in economic research and input - output tables: a reply
Although the role of GRIT as a hybrid local input - output (I - O) model is recognised, it is argued that most applications in Britain use only nonsurvey data. Professional judgment as part of GRIT methodology is seen as intuitive. Questions remain as to what constitutes a 'gold standard' against which to judge the efficacy of nonsurvey and hybrid local I - O tables.