Authors : Mostafa Deldoost and John E. Wagner
Abstract: This study discusses the proper use of Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) analysis. Using a 2004 Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) for Italy, this study examines the key features of the Italy in different sectors. It attempts to analyze this by deriving quantitative measures of input output and SAM multipliers such as type I and II in two regional economic impacts that are most concerned like output and income. The 57 activities accounts are aggregated into five activities. Among the 5 major sectors, the manufacturing industry yields the largest output multiplier in both open and closed model. The utility and construction sector as well as agriculture sector constitute the second and third most important output generating industries with all multipliers. Also, the value of Rasmussen backward and forward linkages report that manufacturing sector is the key sector in Italy’s industries thus investment in this sector would initiate economic development due to the inter-linkage with other industries. The outcome of the study may be used for the development strategy of Italian economy.
Mostafa Deldoost and John E. Wagner, 2016. A 2004 Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) Analysis for Italy. International Business Management, 10: 1192-1202.