A mathematical model of the input-output structure of the Kern County economy

The purpose of this study is to develop a mathematical model of the Leontief type of input-output structure for the Kern County economy. Due to the unavailability of data in the form needed to construct an input-output table and the limitations on resources needed to collect original data, secondary sources were used to develop the required data. The accuracy of the model will thus be limited to this extent. Furthermore, the latest data available was for the year 1963; thus, this model will reveal the economy of Kern County for the year 1963. An attempt was made to indicate the possible applications of the input-output model. Illustrations of some applications were made.