The new ISTAT’s macro econometric model: Improvements in statistical information availability and labour force projection

After some introductory comments devoted to the presentation of ISTAT’s new macro econometric model MeMo-Itin at the LII Annual Scientific Meeting of SIE, the second section of this foreword spells out the main possible areas of cooperation between ISTAT and SIE, in an effort to implement a more open access to and improve the quality of statistical data-bases for research purposes. The third section considers some of the key issues relevant when dealing with labour markets and the theoretical approach chosen by the model. I will argue that in the contemporary framework new needs for manpower forecasting should be considered and connected to the drive shaft of the econometric.