input-output analysis
[/ˈɪnpʊt ˈaʊtpʊt əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: input-output analyses
análise de insumo-produto
1. An economic analysis technique that examines the interdependencies between different sectors or industries in an economy by analyzing flows of goods and services between them
Input-output analysis helps economists understand how changes in one industry affect others in the economy.
A análise de insumo-produto ajuda economistas a entender como mudanças em uma indústria afetam outras na economia.
2. A quantitative method using input-output tables or matrices to trace the flow of products and services from producers to consumers through various economic sectors
The government used input-output analysis to forecast the economic impact of the new infrastructure project.
O governo utilizou a análise de insumo-produto para prever o impacto econômico do novo projeto de infraestrutura.
3. In business and systems analysis, the examination of resources required (inputs) and results produced (outputs) to measure efficiency and productivity
Management conducted an input-output analysis to identify bottlenecks in the production process.
A gerência realizou uma análise de insumo-produto para identificar gargalos no processo de produção.
Input-output analysis is a fundamental tool in development economics and is heavily used by Brazilian government agencies (IBGE, IPEA) and academic institutions for macroeconomic planning and policy analysis. The technique was pioneered by Wassily Leontief and remains essential in understanding industrial sectors and their interactions within an economy. In Brazil, it's particularly important for analyzing the relationship between agriculture, industry, and services sectors.
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