The embodied energy trade flows concept is advanced as a useful technique for analyzing energy interdependence among regional economies. An analysis of the energy trade balances of Washington State is used to illustrate the theory. The embodied energy trade flow concept provides a broader...

This article outlines the survey approach as it is used in building the Washington Input-Output Models (WAIO), and compares its multiplier estimates for Washington state with those of the Regional Input-Output Modeling System (RIMS) as developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The author...