INFORUM (INterindustry FORcasting Project at the University of Maryland, USA) was founded in 1967 by Dr. Clopper Almon. Since then, INFORUM has been dedicated to advancing the understanding of economic dynamics, improving business planning, and supporting policy analysis through quantitative, data-based economic modeling.

Who We Are

• A global network of research partners sharing the same modeling philosophy and methods.
• Founded more than five decades ago by Dr. Clopper Almon, a pioneer in macroeconometric and interindustry modeling.
• The INFORUM Steering Committee currently includes members from the United States, Italy, and Germany, reflecting the network’s international collaboration.

What We Do

• Macroeconomic and interindustry modeling as a core activity, based on a detailed “bottom-up” approach.
• Development and use of dynamic, structural models combining input-output analysis with econometric techniques.
• Application of models to analyze national and global economies, including historical trends, forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Support for public institutions, governments, international organizations, and private sector clients.

Our Expertise

• Detailed, disaggregated analyses at the industry and regional level.
• Tools for answering complex “what-if” questions and exploring alternative policy or market scenarios.
• A platform fostering collaboration, research exchange, and annual conferences among INFORUM partners worldwide.

The INFORUM Steering Committee currently includes members from the United States, Italy, and Germany, reflecting the network’s international collaboration.