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The purpose of the '''''Development Profile''''' display feature is to track how Human Capital, Social Capital, Physical Capital and Knowledge contribute to the annual growth of a country/region or a group. For purposes of development, it is helpful to understand what aspects of a country/region or group are helping or harming the growth of a country/region or group. | The purpose of the '''''Development Profile''''' display feature is to track how Human Capital, Social Capital, Physical Capital and Knowledge contribute to the annual growth of a country/region or a group. For purposes of development, it is helpful to understand what aspects of a country/region or group are helping or harming the growth of a country/region or group. | ||
There are three dropdown menus at the top of the screen. Use the first toggle in the top-left corner to switch between regions or global groups (depending on the selection made in the Main Menu). To the right of the country/region or group scroll-down list, choose a year to display. Finally, use the third menu below to select the appropriate | There are three dropdown menus at the top of the screen. Use the first toggle in the top-left corner to switch between regions or global groups (depending on the selection made in the Main Menu). To the right of the country/region or group scroll-down list, choose a year to display. Finally, use the third menu below to select the appropriate Run File. | ||
[[File:Development profile screen.png|center|thumb|889x889px|Development Profile screen]] | [[File:Development profile screen.png|center|thumb|889x889px|Development Profile screen]] | ||
The menu bar at the top of the screen includes the following tools: | The menu bar at the top of the screen includes the following tools: | ||
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* '''Using Country/Regions:''' Switch | * '''Using Country/Regions:''' Switch | ||
* '''Compare Country/Regions:''' | * '''Compare Country/Regions:''' Selecting "Show" displays dropdown menus at the top of the screen: Select File is a selection of the scenario run for comparison, and Compare Groups or Countries specify options for selecting a comparison region or country. Select "Hide" to remove the comparison view and restore the display to a single country. | ||
* '''Help:''' | * '''Help:''' Brings the user to the corresponding page in the [[Main Page|Pardee Wiki]] with the current feature or display they are on. | ||
The left column of the table represents different variables calculated by IFs organized into categories. The Computed Value column includes the actual numbers calculated for the selected year (top right scroll-down list). These values are then used to calculate the Expected Value Predicted from GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). A Standard Error is then displayed, followed by a Standard Error of the Value from the Prediction. The final two values display how the categories Contributed to Annual Growth (as a percentage) and how their contribution can be displayed as a parameter. | The left column of the table represents different variables calculated by IFs organized into categories. The Computed Value column includes the actual numbers calculated for the selected year (top right scroll-down list). These values are then used to calculate the Expected Value Predicted from GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). A Standard Error is then displayed, followed by a Standard Error of the Value from the Prediction. The final two values display how the categories Contributed to Annual Growth (as a percentage) and how their contribution can be displayed as a parameter. | ||
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To see forecast over time for the selected variable, click on the number displayed in the Computed Value column. At the top of this chart, there are a number of [[General_Display_Options|options]] for displaying information. To visually represent the data, use a [[General_Display_Options#Line_Graph,_Bar_Graph,_Scatter,_Etc.|line graph or a bar graph]], save the information, toggle between whole number representation or representation as a percentage of the base year, toggle between displaying results as cumulative totals, turn the interval average on or off, add or design a filter or set the time horizon for your information. | |||
To see forecast over time for the selected variable, click on the number displayed in the Computed Value column. | |||
To visually represent the data, use a [[General_Display_Options#Line_Graph,_Bar_Graph,_Scatter,_Etc.|line graph or a bar graph]], save the information, toggle between whole number representation or representation as a percentage of the base year, toggle between displaying results as cumulative totals, turn the interval average on or off, add or design a filter or set the time horizon for your information. | |||
= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Social Accounting Matrix</span> = | = <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Social Accounting Matrix</span> = | ||
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A '''''Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)''''' is an extension of an input-output table that economists use to show the inter-sectoral flows of goods and services within an economy (see the upper left-hand cell of the SAM). The SAM more generally displays flows among actor-classes in the socio-economic system. For instance, the cell in the government column and household row shows flows from the government to households (such as pension payments). The cell in the firms' column and government row similarly shows flows from firms to the government (such as tax payments). Double-click on certain numbers within the SAM table and this will open up a small window with options to Expand Cell, Show Over time, Explain Cell Content or Cancel the operations. When expanded, the SAM shows additional sectors and categories such as FDI outflows, worker remittances, aid donations, and debt repayments. | A '''''Social Accounting Matrix (SAM)''''' is an extension of an input-output table that economists use to show the inter-sectoral flows of goods and services within an economy (see the upper left-hand cell of the SAM). The SAM more generally displays flows among actor-classes in the socio-economic system. For instance, the cell in the government column and household row shows flows from the government to households (such as pension payments). The cell in the firms' column and government row similarly shows flows from firms to the government (such as tax payments). Double-click on certain numbers within the SAM table and this will open up a small window with options to Expand Cell, Show Over time, Explain Cell Content or Cancel the operations. When expanded, the SAM shows additional sectors and categories such as FDI outflows, worker remittances, aid donations, and debt repayments. | ||
Move across [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List|countries/regions or groupings]] and across years with the drop-down boxes at the top of the screen.[[File:SAM.png|center|frame|Example of a Social Accounting Matrix page, Flows]] | Move across [[Country/Region,_Group_or_G-List|countries/regions or groupings]] and across years with the drop-down boxes at the top of the screen. | ||
There are several features and options that can be accessed using the menu bar at the top of the screen. | |||
[[File:SAM.png|center|frame|Example of a Social Accounting Matrix page, Flows]] | |||
These options and features include: | |||
* [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options|'''Continue''']]''':''' Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs. | * [[Repeated Features#General%20Display%20Options|'''Continue''']]''':''' Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs. | ||
* '''Switch:''' Modify the display settings of the SAM with the following options: | * '''Switch:''' Modify the display settings of the SAM with the following options: | ||
** '''Use Groups | ** '''Use Groups''': Click to switch the display from individual countries/regions to predefined groups. Selecting it again will allow users to switch back to viewing countries/regions individually. | ||
** '''Percent Change From Base Case | ** '''Percent Change From Base Case''': This option toggles the display to show the percent change from the Base Case (Current Path) instead of absolute values. It helps to quickly identify relative differences between the selected run and the Base Case. | ||
** '''Show Stocks or Switch to Show Flows | ** '''Show Stocks or Switch to Show Flows''': This option toggles between showing stocks (e.g., accumulated levels) and flows (e.g., yearly transactions) within the SAM. | ||
** '''Expand SAM | ** '''Expand SAM''': Expand the SAM table to display a more detailed view of flows between sectors, households, firms, capital accounts, government sectors, and the Rest of the World (ROW). Additional categories such as FDI outflows, worker remittances, aid donations, and debt repayments are included in the expanded view. | ||
* '''Help:''' | * '''Help:''' Brings the user to the corresponding page in the [[Main Page|Pardee Wiki]] with the current feature or display they are on. | ||
* '''About | * '''About''': Click to display short description of the feature they are using. | ||
''Note: When toggling between stocks and flows, users may note that some of the stocks are not present. This is because this feature of IFs is currently under development.'' | ''Note: When toggling between stocks and flows, users may note that some of the stocks are not present. This is because this feature of IFs is currently under development.'' | ||
= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Infrastructure Profile</span> = | = <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Infrastructure Profile</span> = | ||
Infrastructure Profile is a sub-sub option, located under Specialized Display, which in turn is a sub-option of the Display option on the main menu of IFs. Infrastructure Profile is also located under the [[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]] options. | Infrastructure Profile is a sub-sub option, located under Specialized Display, which in turn is a sub-option of the Display option on the main menu of IFs. Infrastructure Profile is also located under the [[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]] options. | ||
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= <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Financial Profile</span> = | = <span style="font-size:xx-large;">Financial Profile</span> = | ||
The Financial Profile sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and the Financial Profile sub-sub-option. It is also located under the [[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]] options. | The Financial Profile sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and the Financial Profile sub-sub-option. It is also located under the [[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]] options. | ||
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[[File:Dev3.gif|frame|center|Example of financial profile]] | [[File:Dev3.gif|frame|center|Example of financial profile]] | ||
= <span style="font-size: xx-large;">World Bank Financial Flows</span> = | |||
The World Bank Financial Flows sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and then the World Bank Financial Flows sub-sub-option. It is also located under the [[Main_Menu_Map|Main Menu Map]] options. | |||
A double-click on any variable name or data point opens a [[General_Display_Options#Table_Use|table]] displaying the values for that variable over time. The menu options of the table provide for the creation of a graph and also for printing of the result. | |||
[[File:Dev4.gif|frame|right|Example of World Bank financial flows]] | |||
Use the drop-down boxes to select different countries or regions and different scenario files. The Use Groups option switches the selection to groups of countries/regions and becomes Use Countries/Regions so as to allow a toggle back. | |||
See if you can create a graph that will forecast Mexico’s payment to the World Bank over a number of years in the future. Your results will depend heavily on what version of IFs you are using. Click on whatever variable you choose and then click on Show Over Time. This will present you with a table that will allow you to display the information in a number of different ways. | |||
Revision as of 21:46, 28 April 2025
Development Profile
The Development Profile display can be reached from the Display option of the Main Menu, Specialized Display sub-option and Development Profile sub-sub-option. It is also located under the Main Menu Map options.
The purpose of the Development Profile display feature is to track how Human Capital, Social Capital, Physical Capital and Knowledge contribute to the annual growth of a country/region or a group. For purposes of development, it is helpful to understand what aspects of a country/region or group are helping or harming the growth of a country/region or group.
There are three dropdown menus at the top of the screen. Use the first toggle in the top-left corner to switch between regions or global groups (depending on the selection made in the Main Menu). To the right of the country/region or group scroll-down list, choose a year to display. Finally, use the third menu below to select the appropriate Run File.
The menu bar at the top of the screen includes the following tools:
- Continue: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.
- Using Country/Regions: Switch
- Compare Country/Regions: Selecting "Show" displays dropdown menus at the top of the screen: Select File is a selection of the scenario run for comparison, and Compare Groups or Countries specify options for selecting a comparison region or country. Select "Hide" to remove the comparison view and restore the display to a single country.
- Help: Brings the user to the corresponding page in the Pardee Wiki with the current feature or display they are on.
The left column of the table represents different variables calculated by IFs organized into categories. The Computed Value column includes the actual numbers calculated for the selected year (top right scroll-down list). These values are then used to calculate the Expected Value Predicted from GDP (Gross Domestic Product) Per Capita at PPP (Purchasing Power Parity). A Standard Error is then displayed, followed by a Standard Error of the Value from the Prediction. The final two values display how the categories Contributed to Annual Growth (as a percentage) and how their contribution can be displayed as a parameter.
Click any variable displayed on the left to graph the Computed Value of that variable for the selected year, as well as a logarithmic graph of GDP at PPP compared to the variable. See an example below:
To see forecast over time for the selected variable, click on the number displayed in the Computed Value column. At the top of this chart, there are a number of options for displaying information. To visually represent the data, use a line graph or a bar graph, save the information, toggle between whole number representation or representation as a percentage of the base year, toggle between displaying results as cumulative totals, turn the interval average on or off, add or design a filter or set the time horizon for your information.
Social Accounting Matrix
The Social Accounting Matrix sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and then the Social Accounting Matrix sub-sub-option. It is also located under the Main Menu Map options.
A Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) is an extension of an input-output table that economists use to show the inter-sectoral flows of goods and services within an economy (see the upper left-hand cell of the SAM). The SAM more generally displays flows among actor-classes in the socio-economic system. For instance, the cell in the government column and household row shows flows from the government to households (such as pension payments). The cell in the firms' column and government row similarly shows flows from firms to the government (such as tax payments). Double-click on certain numbers within the SAM table and this will open up a small window with options to Expand Cell, Show Over time, Explain Cell Content or Cancel the operations. When expanded, the SAM shows additional sectors and categories such as FDI outflows, worker remittances, aid donations, and debt repayments.
Move across countries/regions or groupings and across years with the drop-down boxes at the top of the screen.
There are several features and options that can be accessed using the menu bar at the top of the screen.
These options and features include:
- Continue: Go back to the previous menu or to the Main Menu of IFs.
- Switch: Modify the display settings of the SAM with the following options:
- Use Groups: Click to switch the display from individual countries/regions to predefined groups. Selecting it again will allow users to switch back to viewing countries/regions individually.
- Percent Change From Base Case: This option toggles the display to show the percent change from the Base Case (Current Path) instead of absolute values. It helps to quickly identify relative differences between the selected run and the Base Case.
- Show Stocks or Switch to Show Flows: This option toggles between showing stocks (e.g., accumulated levels) and flows (e.g., yearly transactions) within the SAM.
- Expand SAM: Expand the SAM table to display a more detailed view of flows between sectors, households, firms, capital accounts, government sectors, and the Rest of the World (ROW). Additional categories such as FDI outflows, worker remittances, aid donations, and debt repayments are included in the expanded view.
- Help: Brings the user to the corresponding page in the Pardee Wiki with the current feature or display they are on.
- About: Click to display short description of the feature they are using.
Note: When toggling between stocks and flows, users may note that some of the stocks are not present. This is because this feature of IFs is currently under development.
Infrastructure Profile
Infrastructure Profile is a sub-sub option, located under Specialized Display, which in turn is a sub-option of the Display option on the main menu of IFs. Infrastructure Profile is also located under the Main Menu Map options.
Clicking on Infrastructure Profile allows the user to view multiple components of the infrastructure for a country/region or group, including: Water and Sanitation, Transportation, Energy, Information-Communications Technology (ICT), and Knowledge Systems. Most of these components are a composite of different variables. The value of each of these variables is displayed in four ways: Computed Value, Expected Value Predicted from GDP per Capita at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP), Standard Error of Estimate, and Standard Errors of Value from Prediction. The user can change the year displayed in the Infrastructure Profile up to 2100 by clicking on the ‘Select Year’ dropdown box at the top-center of the screen
The user can display the computed values for the variables over time in a table by clicking on a desired value. The table that appears displays the computed values over time according to several different scenarios. The user can also view a variable displayed in a graph by clicking on a given variable. After viewing the graph, the user can return to the Infrastructure Profile by clicking on continue.
Financial Profile
The Financial Profile sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and the Financial Profile sub-sub-option. It is also located under the Main Menu Map options.
When you select the Financial Profile from the Specialized Display menu, you are presented with a chart that divides financial information for any given country/region or group into Domestic and International data. The chart then organizes this data into absolute numbers, percentages of GDP and percentages of exports.
Experiment with the Financial Profile. Assume you would like to know what trends you can see in global reserves held by all countries except for the United States. From the top of the Financial Profile menu first click on the Using Countries/Regions - Using Groups toggle. Scroll down the groups until you find the option for World Except USA.
Choose a cell that you would like to explore more fully. If you would like to look at the total global reserves held by all countries except for the USA, click no the table where the Reserves row intersects with the Absolute column. This will bring up a prompt called Show Over Time. If you select this option, a table will open showing this value forecast using different Run-Result-Files.
Another Financial Profile option is the Show Top Countries/Regions. Selecting this will bring up a new screen called the Financial Profile Filter. This feature of IFs allows users to quickly access countries who have the highest levels of certain financial data filtered as absolute numbers, percentages of GDP or percentages of exports. Selecting any one of the filters located at the top of the Financial Profile Filter page will organize the table into the 5 countries with the highest value for the selected filter. Click Continue to return to the Financial Profile menu.
World Bank Financial Flows
The World Bank Financial Flows sub-sub-option can be reached from the Display option on the Main Menu, the Specialized Display sub-option and then the World Bank Financial Flows sub-sub-option. It is also located under the Main Menu Map options.
A double-click on any variable name or data point opens a table displaying the values for that variable over time. The menu options of the table provide for the creation of a graph and also for printing of the result.
Use the drop-down boxes to select different countries or regions and different scenario files. The Use Groups option switches the selection to groups of countries/regions and becomes Use Countries/Regions so as to allow a toggle back.
See if you can create a graph that will forecast Mexico’s payment to the World Bank over a number of years in the future. Your results will depend heavily on what version of IFs you are using. Click on whatever variable you choose and then click on Show Over Time. This will present you with a table that will allow you to display the information in a number of different ways.


