Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-126) and index.
1. Development Policy Analysis and Quantitative Planning Methods. Development policy and planning: an overview. Characteristics of development planning models -- 2. Aggregate Consistency Models. The Harrod-Domar growth model. The two-gap model -- 3. Disaggregated Consistency Models. Main-sector models. Multi-sector models: input-output analysis. Policy applications of input-output analysis. Extending the model -- Appendix: Essentials of matrix algebra -- 4. Multi-Sectoral Models and the Social Accounting Matrix. The social accounting matrix. Limitations of multi-sectoral planning models -- 5. Programming Approach to Planning. Linear programming. Shadow pricing of resources. Economic interpretation of dual solutions -- Appendix: The simplex method -- Appendix: Sensitivity analysis -- 6. Computable General Equilibrium Models. The CGE model approach. An illustrative CGE model. Uses of CGE models -- 7. Cost-Benefit Analysis. Financial project appraisal. Economic project appraisal. Shadow pricing methodology. The social discount rate. Distributional issues. Policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis.