Papers presented at an international conference held at the Brookings Institution, August 1963.

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction, by B. G. Hickman.--Linear decision rules for macrodynamic policy problems, by H. Theil.--Specification of structures and date requirements in economic policy models, by K. A. Fox and E. Thorbecke.--Specification and estimation of structu ral relations in policy models, by J. K. Sengupta.--The objectives and instruments of economic policy, by E. S. Kirschen and L. Morissens.--Short-term planning experience in the Netherlands, by C. A. van den Beld.--Quantitative planning of economic policy in the Netherlands, by W. Hessel.--French planning, by B. Cazes.--Japanese experience with long-term economic planning, by S. Shishido.--National planning and economic growth in Japan, by T. Watanabe.--Quantitative decision analysis and national policy: how can we bridge the gap? by C. C. Holt.