Policy use of the SARs

There have been a number of specific policy related uses of the SARs in such areas as labour force forecasts, improving the precision of small area estimates, the use of SARs with survey data for synthetic estimation, and in household projections.

The following examples illustrate some of the ways in which SARS have been used in policy research [Note This link opens in a new window]

• The use of SARs for greater precision in policy-making
• The wide range of issues on which the use of SARs can provide enhanced value
• The use of SARs for labour force forecasts
• The use of SARs with survey data for synthetic estimation
• The use of SARs for household projections