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What was Klein's method of forecasting economic trends?

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  • Creating computer models

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To forecast economic trends, Klein created computer models that took into account the complex interrelationships between economic variables. He believed that the best way to understand the economy was to create a model that was as realistic as possible. His models were used to predict the effects of changes in government policy and to forecast economic growth.
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