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 during 6-15 July 2009
We will also offer the main (Practical GE Modelling) course at the following dates and places:
You could express interest by emailing the persons listed above.
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 will be held in Washington D.C. during December 2009. Details and registration for this course are here: 2009 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 at Monash during September 28 - October 2, 2009. Contact Louise Pinchen for more details and registration.
Read more about the 2009 Regional Modelling course.
Most training courses require that participants bring and use their own laptops, and that they install needed software before travelling to the course. More details here and here.
Participants in recent courses have come from around Australia and overseas. See some previous course photos.
Try the free, introductory-level Minimal course. No additional software is needed.
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.