Forecasting and Policy Analysis in an Evolving Economic Climate

REMI (Regional Economic Models, Inc.) cordially invites you to learn about the REMI model, a dynamic forecasting and policy analysis tool that answer’s “what if” questions about national, state and local economic effects of policies.

This event will take place on July2, 2012 from 10:00-13:00 at:

HOTEL LOPE DE VEGA
Albacete 1
C/ Lope de Vega 49, 28014
Madrid, Spain

The seminar's topics include:

  • Strategies and Analysis for Economic Recovery using REMI PI+

This is a comprehensive introduction to REMI PI+ and specifically, its application in measuringimpacts of economic development initiatives. What will adding a new industry or business do to a regional economy? Alternatively, what will the addition of a research center do to employment and overall productivity? PI+ provides the answer to these sorts of development questions.

  • Evaluating Transportation Infrastructure under Turbulent Times

It’s easy to estimate job growth directly from a construction project but what happens when the project is completed? This presentation describes how REMI approaches transportation and infrastructure developing and funding through transportation cost. Discussion includes project prioritization and regional macroeconomic impacts of transportation infrastructure improvement.

  • Evaluating Fiscal Policy in Light of Financial Crisis and Aging Population

REMI PI+providesa dynamic framework to evaluate the impacts of taxes and government spending in response to recovery initiatives. In addition to quantifying economic impacts, PI+can analyze policy effects on the fiscal budget. We will demonstrate how to use PI+ to investigate and compare strategies to create comprehensive policies best for servingthe changing landscape of economy and population.

  • Macroeconomic Effects of Energy & Environmental Policies

We will present REMI’s studies on economic impacts of energy and environmental policies. We will examine the costs and benefits of climate change regulation, renewable energy projects, and emission trading schemes.

  • Hands-on Demonstration of REMI Model (please bring laptop)

At Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI), our goal is to improve public policy. The information presented at this seminar will enable you to make more detailed and efficient forecasts about the economic effects of policy change. There is no charge to attend this event, however space is limited and advanced registration is required.
If you would like to attend this seminar, you can reply to this e-mail, contact us by phone or mail, or register online at the REMI Seminar Page of our redesigned website at
We are confident that this will be a stimulating and productive discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,