Uncertainty analysis in multi-region input-output models: a case study of the UK's carbon footprint

This research paper demonstrates methods for estimating standard deviations for carbon multipliers within a multi-regional input-output (MRIO) framework, specifically applying these techniques to the UK's carbon footprint.

• The study utilized Monte Carlo techniques with 5000 simulation runs to determine the stochastic variation of a global MRIO system and the standard deviations of multipliers, which then allowed for the estimation of standard deviations for components of the UK's carbon footprint via error propagation.
• Based on the analysis, there is an estimated 89% probability that the carbon footprint of the UK increased during the period from 1994 to 2004.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2010). Uncertainty analysis in multi-region input-output models: a case study of the UK's carbon footprint. https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-analysis-multi-region-input-output-models-case-study-uks-carbon-footprint/

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. Uncertainty analysis in multi-region input-output models: a case study of the UK's carbon footprint. 2010. https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-analysis-multi-region-input-output-models-case-study-uks-carbon-footprint/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2010uncertainty, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{Uncertainty analysis in multi-region input-output models: a case study of the UK's carbon footprint}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2010}, month = aug, url = {https://www.sei.org/publications/uncertainty-analysis-multi-region-input-output-models-case-study-uks-carbon-footprint/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }