Automating 'GTAP' Data Processing and Visualization.
GTAPViz: R Package for Automating GTAP Data Processing and Visualization
Overview
GTAPViz is an R package designed to streamline the processing and visualization of GTAP-CGE results. While primarily built for GTAP simulations, it also supports other .har and .sl4 datasets.
With intuitive commands and automated adjustments, users can create, customize, and export high-quality visualizations for journal publications, economic analysis, and research reports—all with minimal coding.
Key Features
This package streamlines the creation of figures and tables from .har and .sl4 results, making academic presentations effortless. Some key features are:
Effortless Multi-Plot Generation – Automatically adjusts dimensions, facets, and layout with minimal input.
Smart Plot Adjustments – Fine-tune visuals easily without manual sizing or layout tweaks.
Dual Export Plot Formats – Instantly save high-resolution PNG and PDF outputs for slides, papers, and LaTeX.
Publication-Ready Pivot Tables – Generate clean tables alongside figures—ideal for academic papers.
Streamlined Styling – Customize colors, fonts, and legends through simple, flexible options.
Powerful Yet Simple – Built on
ggplot2, with intuitiveTRUE/FALSEswitches—no advanced coding needed.Self-Contained Help – Includes a detailed vignette and internal help—no need to search online.
Installation
GTAPViz can be installed from GitHub using the following command in R:
devtools::install_github("Bodysbobb/GTAPViz")
Package Helps
The most interactive package help is available via ChatGPT GTAPViz, specifically designed to assist with the GTAPViz package!
For complete instructions on using this package and exploring practical examples:
GTAP Users
For GTAP users seeking minimal or no code modifications, please visit GTAPViz for GTAP Users.
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Author:
Pattawee Puangchit
Ph.D. Candidate, Agricultural Economics
Purdue University
Research Assistant at GTAP.