A survey of world and Australian models

Abstract

[Introduction]: A number of macro-modelling studies have been and are being conducted throughout the world and also in Australia. This paper attempts to bring together these studies although it cannot be considered comprehensive. The author would appreciate hearing of any other modelling studies. A deliberate omission from the list of Australia models is the Australian Resources and Environmental Assessment Model (AREAM) which forms the core of the project from which this series of papers emanate. The model is based on the Systems Analysis Research Unit Model (SARUM), described herein, but with certain modifications which are the subject of other papers in this series. Most of the information on world models described in this paper has come from published material but some information has come from private communications. Description of the Australia models has also come from these two sources and each source has been given the opportunity to comment on the description herein. To all those who took the time to, comment on and improve the paper, I thank you.