CoPS usually runs three groups of training courses in GE modelling each year.
The Practical GE Modelling one-week intensive course introduces participants to practical applied general equilibrium (GE) modelling, and to the GEMPACK software used to solve equilibrium models. In particular the course covers the ORANI-G model of the Australian economy. This course should appeal to those needing background in CGE modelling in order to work with, or understand results from a typical single-country CGE model such as ORANI-G and to those wishing to use the theory of ORANI-G with GEMPACK as the basis for a model of a country other than Australia. The Practical GE Modelling course is followed by a mini-course on Constructing a CGE Data Base.
We will offer both courses at Monash early in July 2008; the main (Practical GE Modelling) course will also be offered in Prato (near Florence, Italy) in September 2008, possibly followed by another course (not decided yet). See link below for dates.
Update: July 2008 Practical GE Modelling is now full. Consider attending the same course in Prato.
More information about the Practical GE Modelling and Data Base courses.
These courses cover the theory, data, computing and application of policy-relevant dynamic CGE modelling. The courses are built around either the MONASH model of Australia or the USAGE model of the United States. These models are used for forecasting and for projecting policy effects as deviations around explicit, realistic baseline forecasts. The emphasis in the dynamic courses is on the underlying economics of the models and the interpretation of results. Nevertheless, participants will have considerable opportunity to hone their skills in practical computing using GEMPACK software.
A dynamic CGE course (divided into two modules) will be held in Washington D.C. during 1-9 December 2008. More details will be announced later.
Read about the previous 2007 USAGE Course
This week-long course introduces participants to a detailed multi-regional CGE model of Australia's six states and two territories. This course will be held in central Melbourne during 24-28 November 2008. Contact Louise Pinchen for more details and registration.
Read more about the 2008 Regional Modelling course.
Participants in recent courses have come from around Australia and overseas. See some previous course photos.
CoPS has conducted many training courses in other parts of Australia or overseas. Such courses are often tailored to particular needs. To find out more about this option, contact Mark Horridge.