Matrix Form and IO Analysis

This lecture covers the process of solving Material Flow Analysis (MFA) in matrix form, including setting up balance equations and transfer coefficients. It explains the steady-state assumption and how to write balance equations in matrix form. The lecture also delves into Input-Output Analysis (IOA), discussing historical background, policy relevance, and environmental profiling. It explores the impact of economic activities on sectors, GHG emissions from footwear manufacturing, and the GHG profile of products. Additionally, it touches on Leontief inverse, multipliers from satellite accounts, and input-output tables. The lecture concludes with a comparison between different MFA approaches and the strengths and weaknesses of IOA.