Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting Course. (11th – 15th September 2017) Nairobi, Kenya

Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting Course

INTRODUCTION
This hands-on workshop focuses on the process of building and operating small-scale structural macroeconomic models and satellite models for forecasting in central banks. The programme will involve both presentations providing the theoretical background of the topics covered and computer training enabling direct application of the methodologies previously covered

DURATION
5 Days

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Economists with a reasonable technical background in macroeconomic modeling and forecasting or junior economists whose duties involve/will involve modeling and forecasting.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Introduce participants to Macroeconomic Modeling and Forecastingconcepts
• Assess the key insights from best practice international modelling, and recent policy applications
• Explain and assess the relative roles of deterministic and stochastic macroeconomic models, and their steady state and dynamic properties
• Display a sound appreciation of the roles of macroeconomic and structural models in forecasting, projection and policy processes

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Tailor Made Training
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