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Saudi Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes (MIMIC) Model:

The MIMIC Model is a Structural Equation Model which takes into account the determinants of Shadow Economy (Informal Economy) represented in the Shadow Economy’s causes and indicators. The Model determines the size of the shadow economy as a percentage of the Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and provides Med/Long term forecasts of the size of the shadow economy of Saudi Arabia. It could disaggregate the shadow economy into two parts, One is accounted for in the GDP and the other is not accounted for depending on the method of estimating the GDP.

The Cause  and Indicator Variables of this MIMIC Model are as follows:

Main Use:

*Estimating and Forecasting the Size Shadow Economy of Saudi (within the formal and informal economy) and any shadow / uncaptured economic activity based on the data availability

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