This paper provides an Input-Output (I/O) based economic impact analysis for organic apple production in Washington State. The intent is to compare the economic “ripple” effect of organic production with conventional production. The analysis is presented in two scenarios: first we compare the...

This paper provides an Input-Output (I/O) based economic impact analysis for organic apple production in Washington State. The intent is to compare the economic “ripple” effect of organic production with conventional production. The analysis is presented in two scenarios: first we compare...

In empirical models like inter-regional input-output models and inter-regional computable general equilibrium models it is essential to know the economic linkage between regions in the form of inter-regional trade and factor flows. This report describes several approaches to estimating...