Applied General Equilibrium Modelling ANNARES, STAGE and R23 Models

© Scott McDonald

Practical Single Country CGE Modelling: Online Course


This course is offered in cycles 1, 2 & 3

There are ten (10) modules in the course that cover:

  1. Closed economy CGE models: clmod model
  2. Trade in CGE Models: 123 model
  3. A basic a single country CGE model: smod_t model
  4. Introduction to advanced single country CGE models: smod_t model
  5. Advanced single country CGE models: stg_t model
  6. Interpreting model results: stg_t model
  7. Course Project: stg_t model


This is an advanced course covers CGE modelling from the basics to an advanced single country CGE model. It is designed to meet the requirements of participants who want to develop the technical and analytical skills needed by CGE ‘modellers‘ (those who can changes models) and CGE model users’ (for applied policy studies).


The first 2 modules use the simplest possible closed economy model, while the second pair of modules introduce the modelling of trade in CGE models. The fifth module combines the knowledge and skill acquires to merge the clmod and 123 models to produce the smod_t model. The sixth module uses smod_t to introduce nested production functions that are endemic in CGE models. The final 4 modules use the STAGE_t model, which is a modern scalable single country CGE model designed to produce world class CGE policy analysis. The seventh module introduces the STAGE_t module. The eighth and ninth are given over to the formulation of policy experiments and the interpretation of results. The tenth module is an independent project.


The course is over 13 weeks, with a week’s break in week 7. Each module includes a (optional) deliverable if tutor support is included; these allow the tutor to monitor progress and understanding.


The materials are delivered using MOODLE, which provides an asynchronous forum in which participants engage with other participants and the course instructor.


Questions and requests from tutor supported participants for advice submitted between 0800 and 1600 UTC will typically be responded to by the end of the next working (Monday to Friday) day, i.e., by 1600 UTC.


Further information

Contact: Scott McDonald (scott@cgemod.org.uk)


Instructors

Yontem Sonmez and Scott McDonald

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