Part of the reason lies in the computable general equilibrium (CGE) models used by the Bank's (and other) economists.

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Adding in the data that is being created by billions of new mobile devices and sensors, what becomes computable is outright amazing.

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The IRS can start releasing in a timely fashion the data it holds that is filed electronically in computable form without waiting until all returns are electronically filed.

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