Economic Ripple Effects Analysis of Cross-Laminated Timber Manufacturing in Japan
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Dear Authors
Japan is known as a country with a high level of vulnerability to earthquake and tsunami disasters. Japan is also known for having a very low population growth rate. These two things affect the level of use of wood, especially for construction.
Timber is suitable for areas prone to earthquakes, but the rate of population growth affects demand.
This article is interesting because it looks at the economic ripples of CLT. Preferably, economic ripples are drawn rather broadly, not limited to the economic impact on factories and employees, but on macroeconomic growth
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Dear reviewers
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the reviewers for these valuable comments and suggestions. We have revised the manuscript according to the comments and suggestions.
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Reviewer 2 Report
This paper develops an input-output model of CLT manufacturing in Japan and quantifies the economic impact (ripple effects) of an emerging wood-based industry which has a profound prospect in non-residential high-rise buildings. This is a well-executed study. Some minor comments in the current version of the manuscript include:
1. In input-output modeling, the commonly used terms are direct, indirect and induced effects (see https://www.ntc.blm.gov/krc/uploads/74/Watson,%20et%20al%20Impacts%20vs%20Contribution%2037-2-6.pdf. ). To be consistent with the international terminology in input-output modeling, primary and secondary ripple effects should be renamed as indirect and induced effects.
2. Figure 2 is not quite clear in the current version. It might not have been fully loaded in the manuscript.
Author Response
Dear reviewers
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the reviewers for these valuable comments and suggestions. We have revised the manuscript according to the comments and suggestions.
The Word version of the revised manuscript may show inaccurate line numbers, so the line numbers mentioned in our response letter are based on the line numbers in the PDF version.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Dear Authors,
Congratulation for your work. The paper is well written, clearly and contain important information for CLT companies.
I have some minor observation:
Line 60-65: Is available any information on other certification schemes? Is this manufactures FSC or PFC certified? Can be a good factors to promote and brings some benefits maybe for companies.
Figure 2 is not understandable. We cannot see the figure…
Is not clear how the diagram 1 (Table 1) is working and what represent. Some additional info is necessary.
I suggest to use the currency in a common unit (dolars for examples). A report JPY -dolars can be use to be better understand the value.
Figure 6 and 7 must be part of Results.
I suggest that the subchapter 4.3 to be included in results chapter. Also, supplementary references must be added witch are connected to this study. Is important to have some comparison with other studies.
Author Response
Dear reviewers
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the reviewers for these valuable comments and suggestions. We have revised the manuscript according to the comments and suggestions.
The Word version of the revised manuscript may show inaccurate line numbers, so the line numbers mentioned in our response letter are based on the line numbers in the PDF version.
Please see the attachment.
Thank you.
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Round 2
Reviewer 1 Report
Dear Authors
I appreciate the improvements made to this manuscript. The additional explanations made have made it easier for us to understand the research and research findings. However, the line number submitted in the "coverletter" file does not match the text submitted. This makes it difficult for us to look for the intended repair.
This manuscript is very good and well received.
Thank You
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