Hi, I know this questions has probably been answered a million times, but I can't seem to find sufficient explanation on the message board. I am trying to bridge 1996 industry classifications to the 2006 classifications. I have read on the message boards that there are several versions of these classifications (SIC - 528 - 509, etc), but I have not been able to figure out which of those 1996 and 2006 fall into. Nor have I been able to find any instructions on how to apply the classification bridges I've found on the downloads page (library20.ima, the 528 to 509 scheme, etc.). I believe I need to install the library20.ima file somewhere, but there is no clear instruction on where that would be. I'd rather not go poking around in the program files without knowing at least what to look for. Surely there must be a general document that runs over this information with a general guide on how to operate these changes, but I can't seem to find it. All I've found is the thread nailed to the top of the Data Questions forum, but to be honest, the conversation really doesn't answer the question very well (i.e it lacks a list of years under which each classification system was used, instructions for disaggregation/reaggregation of data from one system to another, any explanation of where any downloaded files should be placed on the IMPLAN appliance, etc.). Thanks for your help with this. I also need to convert the 1999 data, but it appears to be in the same format as the 1996 data so I should be able to repeat the steps once I figure it out. Thanks again.
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  • Hi Drew, Unfortunately there is no easy or automated way to do these conversions. This spreadsheet ([url=http://implan.com/V4/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=156&Itemid=60]IMPLAN 509 to 528 Concordance Table[/url]) will provide you witht he IMPLAN 509 code and description with the corresponding 528 codes and descriptions. Unfortunately, that sheet does not include ratios. This sheet ([url=http://implan.com/V4/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=155&Itemid=60]528to509 w Ratios[/url]) includes the ratios, but not the descriptions. And it is important to note that the column pattern is reversed (i.e. 528 is the first column followed by the 509). This is a manual crosswalk, so for all the sectors you are interested in converting data for between the 509 and 528 will have to be done by hand. The same applies to conversions between 509 and 440. Sectoring over years: 528 = 2000 and earlier data 509 = 2001 to 2006 data 440 = 2007 to current As regards the library file, what are you looking to do with this file? With more information we can see if it is appropriate for what you are trying to accomplish.
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