2015 Short Course in Dynamic Global Trade Analysis

“Dynamic Modeling and Applications in Global Economic Analysis”

October 9-14, 2015   |   West Lafayette, IN, USA

The 2015 Short Course in Dynamic Global Trade Analysis is being organized and hosted by the Center for Global Trade Analysis at Purdue University.

The objectives of this course are to introduce participants to a dynamic model designed for conducting global trade analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting; provide participants with ample hands-on training with software that has been tailored for undertaking analysis using a dynamic recursive model; and give participants the opportunity to interact with economists working on global trade and resource use issues using a dynamic modeling framework.

The course will consist of two parts:

• Part I:  Online Modules (August 10 – September 27)

Part I is a series of modules delivered online. By working through this material in advance of the onsite course, participants will become familiar with the theory behind GDyn, the standard GDyn notation and the course software.

• Part II: Onsite Intensive Training (October 9-14)

Part II is an intensive, onsite course consisting of a mix of daily lectures, lab assignments, and informal discussions designed to introduce participants to the basic features of the model and data base. Participants will undertake formal lecture and lab assignments in the mornings. Afternoons will be spent with participants working in groups to build their own RunDynam applications, including aggregating the data, developing a baseline and running policy experiments. The results of the applications will be presented on the final day.

Applications for this course are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through April 5. Demand for this course is very high; therefore, we strongly encourage early application. Please note that application does not guarantee acceptance.

The registration fee for this course is $4,500 USD. This fee includes six days of onsite, individualized instruction in the form of lectures and labs as well as distance-learning prior to the onsite course. The course registration fee also includes daily coffee breaks, five lunches, two receptions and one dinner.

For further information or to submit an application, please visit the course homepage on the GTAP website at:  www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/events/Dynamic_Courses/2015/.

23rd Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis

“Introduction to Applied General Equilibrium Analysis in a Multi-Region Framework”

July 11-17, 2015   |   West Lafayette, IN, USA

The 23^rd Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis is being organized and hosted by the Center for Global Trade Analysis at Purdue University.

What GTAP Short Course "Graduates" Are Saying...

·         "Excellent learning environment, teaching and material."

·         "Good balance between theory and practical lessons!"

·         "I thoroughly enjoyed the course and learned an incredible amount of material in such a short period of time. I look forward to being involved in the GTAP community in the future and using these modelling techniques in my work! Thank you!"

·         "I really loved the hands-on part of the course; it was a valuable experience and certainly provided a deeper understanding of the difficult and sophisticated linkages of the model."

·         "The course is very comprehensive and offered an opportunity to be introduced to all aspects of CGE modelling (theory, data, GEMPACK and other)."

The objectives of this course are to introduce participants to a standardized framework for conducting global trade analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting, provide hands-on training with software that has been tailored to global trade analysis and give participants the opportunity to interact with economists working on global trade and resource use issues while becoming part of an international network.

The course will consist of two parts:

• Part I:  Online Modules (April 27 – June 28)

Part I is an eight-week online program structured to strength the microeconomic foundations of applied general equilibrium analysis. Each weekly module culminates in a homework assignment. Homework assignments are individually graded so participants receive individualized feedback on their progress. By working through this material in advance of the onsite course, participants will become intimately familiar with the theory behind applied general equilibrium models, the standard GTAP notation as well as the course software. 

• Part II: Onsite Intensive Training (July 11-17)

Part II is an intensive, onsite short course consisting of a mix of daily lectures, lab assignments, and informal discussions designed to introduce participants to the basic features of the model and data base. These activities culminate in a major application based on one of the many extensions of the GTAP Model undertaken by small groups and presented on the final day of the course. Each group is assigned two instructors who are intimately familiar with their project to act as resource persons. Participants leave with the capability of designing, conducting, and analyzing their own simulations.

Sample small group applications from past courses include:

·         Introducing Firm Heterogeneity into the GTAP Model

·         Doha Development Round: Impacts on Egypt from the GTAP CGE Model and Database

·         The GTAP-E Model: An Extension of the GTAP Model for Energy and Climate Change Analysis

·         Incorporating Water into GTAP Data Base and Model

·         Linking GE and PE Models for Disaggregated Trade Analysis

·         GTAP-AEZ (Land Use Model)

·         Imperfect Competition

·         Migration

·         Trade and Poverty

·         Special Safeguard Mechanism

Applications for this course are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through February 15. Demand for this course is very high; therefore, we strongly encourage early application. Please note that application does not guarantee acceptance.

The registration fee for this course is $4,000 USD. This fee includes seven days of onsite, individualized instruction in the form of lectures and labs as well as distance-learning prior to the onsite course. The course registration fee also includes daily coffee breaks, six lunches, two receptions and one dinner.

A limited number of fellowships may be available to students working on, or who are interested in, learning and applying CGE modeling to inform policy debates regarding the most pressing questions related to global economic analysis. The fellowships will cover $2,500 towards the registration fees, reducing the amount owed by the recipient to $1,500.

For further information or to submit an application, please visit the course homepage on the GTAP website at:  www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/events/Short_Courses/2015/.

18th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis

“Information for the Policy Maker: Practical Economic Modelling for Tomorrow”

June 17-19, 2015   |   Melbourne, Australia

 The 18^th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis is being jointly organized by the Center for Global Trade Analysis and the Centre of Policy Studies, Victoria University.

The goal of the annual conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis of global economic issues. Particular emphasis will be placed on applied general equilibrium methods, data, and application. Related theoretical and applied work is also welcome.

The overall theme of the conference is "Information for the Policy Maker: Practical Economic Modelling for Tomorrow" with sub-themes on:

•         International trade and trade policy
•         Climate change and adaptation
•         Impacts of energy and climate policy
•         Labor markets and migration
•         Productivity improvement and microeconomic reform
•         Food security
•         Poverty and social protection
•         Regional development within countries

Abstracts and organized session proposals are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through January 15. Please visit the conference homepage for further details.

The Centre of Policy Studies and GAMS Development Corporation have graciously provided funding to offer scholarships to participants with papers accepted into the conference in recognition of Ken Pearson and Thomas Rutherford respectively. These scholarships are aimed to support the participation of promising young researchers at the conference and encourage their contribution to the use and further development of analytical software for CGE modelling. Please visit the conference homepage for further details on eligibility and application.

Registrations for this event will be accepted from early January through April 30. Rates will be posted in the near future.

For further information or to submit an abstract or session proposal, please visit the conference homepage on the GTAP website at: www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/events/conferences/2015/.

22nd Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis

“Introduction to Applied General Equilibrium Analysis in a Multi-Region Framework”

August 2-8, 2014 | West Lafayette, IN, USA

The 22^nd Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis is being organized and hosted by the Center for Global Trade Analysis at Purdue University.

The objectives of this course are to introduce participants to a standardized framework for conducting global trade analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting, provide hands-on training with software that has been tailored to global trade analysis and give participants the opportunity to interact with economists working on global trade and resource use issues while becoming part of an international network.

The course will consist of two parts:

Part I: Web-based Modules (May 19 – July 20, 2014)

Part I is a series of modules delivered online. By working through this material in advance of the on-site course, participants will become familiar with the theory behind GTAP, the standard GTAP notation as well as the course software.

Part II: On-site intensive training (August 2-8, 2014)

Part II is an intensive, onsite short course consisting of a mix of daily lectures, lab assignments, and informal discussions designed to introduce participants to the basic features of the model and data base. These activities culminate in a major application based on one of the many extensions of the GTAP Model undertaken by small groups and presented on the final day of the course. Each group is assigned two instructors who are intimately familiar with their project to act as resource persons. Participants leave with the capability of designing, conducting, and analyzing their own simulations.

Applications for this course are currently being accepted on the GTAP website through February 16. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. Demand for this course is very high; therefore, we strongly encourage early application. Please note that application does not guarantee acceptance.

For further information or to submit an application, please visit the course homepage on the GTAP website at: www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/events/Short_Courses/2014/.