The Inforum Model of the Polish Economy
A demand-oriented model for Poland is developed. A number of special features are incorporated to reflect the realities of the Polish economy and to take advantage of some of the statistics which are available in Poland but not in Western Europe. These special features include disequilibrium indicators in the consumer demand equations, direct measurement of capital stocks and technological progress, allowance for hoarding of obsolete equipment, strong connections between input coeffcients and new investment, and the treatment of liquidity overhang. Results of simulations showed correctly in advance the effects of the 1990 austerity policy. Experiments indicate the best way to use foreign investment funds.
THE CORE OF THE MULTISECTORAL INFORUM MODEL
In this paper, a formal representation of the skeleton of a standard Inforum multisectoral model is given. The aim of the paper is twofold. Firstly, a compact algebraic representation of the "common" part of the Inforum model system the “core” is presented in order to reveal the theoretical background of this kind of input-output model; this description will show how these models differ from other models using input-output data. Secondly, new users or potential builders of an Inforum model can find here a quick overview of the nature of these models. Each model, of course, has its own particular features; they can be found in articles and books in which Inforum partner models are described (see, for example, Almon et al, 1974; Almon, 1997; Antille et al., 1996; Arango et al., 1987; Buckler McCarthy, 1991; Grassini, 1983, 1987; I.T.I., 1996; Orlowski et al., 1991; Richter, 1991; Meyer et al., 1995;Nyhus, 1997; Werling, 1992; Yu, 1997).
How Does the Keyword Method Affect Vocabulary Comprehension and Usage? Report from the project on Studies in Language: Reading and Communication. Working Paper No. 278.
THE KEYWORD METHOD of vocabulary learning involves forming a linkage between a to-be-learned vocabulary word and a familiar English word that sounds like part of the to-be-learned item (the keyword). Then the learner forms an interactive image between the keyword and definition referents. In previous research, the keyword method has been found to facilitate students' recall of definitions, given vocabulary items. In this study, use of the method was also shown to increase comprehension of English vocabulary in context, as well as usage of that vocabulary in a novel context.