What's an Input Output Table?

What's an Input Output Table?

An input-output table is a table that shows the relationship between sets of numbers that always follow the same rule. Input-output tables can be very complex (with several math operations) or simple (with just one math operation).

What is an input-output chart?

An input-output table is a table that shows how a value changes according to a rule. A linear function is a relation between two variables that produces a straight line when graphed. The range of a function is the set of y values for which the function is defined.

What are input-output tables used for?

Input-output tables can be used to compute output, employment and income multipliers. These multipliers take account of one form of interdependence between industries — that relating to the supply and use of products.

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