Structure of the CHINAGEM Database

The database is a critical component of Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, and this chapter offers a comprehensive overview of the CHINAGEM model's database. It provides a detailed explanation of the database structure, including the major data matrices and the two balance conditions of the database. Furthermore, the chapter describes the approaches used to generate data and initial solutions for other years in the CHINAGEM model. Understanding the database of the CHINAGEM model is crucial for effectively utilizing the model and interpreting the modelling results, and this chapter serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners interested in CGE modelling.