EcoMod Modeling School Europe 2012

Overview
Venue

Date:

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

The program is organized by Professor Ali Bayar and hosted by the Free University of Brussels, Department of Applied Economics - Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management.

Intensive hands-on courses in general equilibrium, trade policy modeling, DSGE, macro-econometric, and VAR modeling using GAMS, TROLL, Eviews, and FAME. Introductory and advanced levels.

Free University of Brussels

42 avenue F. Roosevelt

Brussels 1050

Belgium

The training is fully practical and provides 'hands-on' experience through intensive use of exercises on the computer.

EcoMod offers a limited number of partial scholarships to candidates from developing countries and transition economies. To submit your application, please click here. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is two months before the beginning of the course

The following courses will be offered:

Introduction to General Equilibrium Modeling Using GAMS

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

This is an intensive, introductory-level course designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in modeling and GAMS. While the course is entry-level, it does assume a basic understanding of theoretical concepts and mathematical skills. Participants should be comfortable with foundational economic principles and basic mathematics to fully benefit from the hands-on training provided.

Advanced Techniques in General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Intensive course at the advanced level. The course will focus on multinational and multisectoral modeling with imperfect competition and intertemporal dynamics. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in general equilibrium modeling.

Energy and Environmental CGE Modeling Using GAMS

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Intensive course at the advanced level. The course will focus on modeling energy and greenhouse gas emissions. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in general equilibrium modeling and to the alumni of the EcoMod School.

Financial General Equilibrium Modeling with GAMS

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Intensive course at the advanced level. This advanced course will introduce all the tools for constructing and implementing financial general equilibrium models for policy analysis. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in general equilibrium modeling and to the alumni of the EcoMod School or on-line courses.

Macroeconometric Modeling, Forecasting, and Policy Analysis Using EViews

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Intensive course at the introductory level. This course is tailored for staff developing or using macroeconometric models and staff involved in policy analysis in the central banks, ministries, and international institutions.

Overlapping Generation General Equilibrium Modeling with GAMS

July 16, 2012 - July 20, 2012

Intensive course at the advanced level. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in dynamic general equilibrium modeling with GAMS and to the EcoMod alumni.

OLG models are very useful in the analysis of a large number of important policy issues such as government tax and expenditure, social security reform, welfare state, aging, international trade, demographic issues, fertility, education, human capital, growth, migration, labor market, environmental issues, intergenerational equity, etc

Quantitative Methods for Fiscal and Budgetary Policies

July 16, 2012 - July 18, 2012

As the current global economic and financial crisis shows, government plays a major role in the economy. In order to monitor the economy in an uncertain and rapidly changing world, to take the best decisions and to assess their impacts, Ministries of Finance need state-of-the-art modeling techniques.

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EcoMod Modeling School Europe 2012