Computable general equilibrium (CGE) modeling is an attempt to use general equilibrium theory as a tool for analysis of … widespread use of CGE modeling probably is that a CGE model is an ideal bridge between economic theory and applied policy … research. The “bridge” perspective, however, suggests that CGE modeling is a way of using rather than testing economic theory …

economic theory and presents some applications. The chapter is structured according to the nature of the computable general …

of countries. Researchers have ensured that innovations in theory, data construction and model application have matched …