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Online Training Workshop on Computable General Equilibrium Models and Policy Analysis

FromOct 18, 2021 To Oct 27, 2021

Online Webinar

October 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 2021

 

I. Introduction:

The aim of the workshop is to provide participants with the basic tools for constructing and implementing a general equilibrium model for policy analysis. This will enable them to answer relevant research questions at both the academic and policy levels.

By the end of the training participants will have acquired detailed knowledge and hands-on experience in CGE models, in particular:

  • The structure of open economy general equilibrium models,
  • Calibrating a CGE model
  • Implementing the model using the GAMS software
  • Modeling trade, fiscal and environmental policies
  • Formulating scenarios and running policy simulations
  • Reporting and interpreting the results

The workshop emphasizes theory and applications. GAMS software is used for applying the quantitative methods and running simulations studied on empirical economic problems through computer exercises.

The workshop will be conducted mainly in English, with the possibility of using Arabic and French if needed. The workshop will be held over Zoom. The training will be conducted by Prof. Chahir Zaki.

 

II. Program:

  • Day 1 (October 18)
16:00-16:30 Introduction and Objectives of the Workshop
16:30-17:30 Introduction to CGE models
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Refreshments 
  • Day 2 (October 20)
16:00-17:30 Introduction to GAMS
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 Writing a simple closed economy CGE model
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
  • Day 3 (October 25)
16:00-17:30 Writing a simple closed economy CGE model with two sectors
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
  • Day 4 (October 27)
16:00-17:30 Writing an open economy CGE model with Government
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 Introduction to Dynamic Models

Agenda

Day 1

Date

18/10/2021

Location

Online Training

Time

From 4:00 pm To 7:00 pm

Agenda

  • 16:00-16:30 Introduction and Objectives of the Workshop
    16:30-17:30 Introduction to CGE models
    17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
    17:45-19:00 Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Refreshments 

Speakers

Chahir Zaki

Research Fellows

Chahir Zaki

Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans

Presentations

intro_cge
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macro
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Videos

Agenda

Day 2

Date

20/10/2021

Location

Online Training

Time

From 4:00 pm To 7:00 pm

Agenda

16:00-17:30 Introduction to GAMS
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 Writing a simple closed economy CGE model
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations

Speakers

Chahir Zaki

Research Fellows

Chahir Zaki

Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans

Presentations

intro_gams
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Videos

Agenda

Day 3

Date

25/10/2021

Location

Online Training

Time

From 4:00 pm To 7:00 pm

Agenda

16:00-17:30 Writing a simple closed economy CGE model with two sectors
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations

Speakers

Chahir Zaki

Research Fellows

Chahir Zaki

Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans

Presentations

different_models
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Videos

Agenda

Day 4

Date

27/10/2021

Location

Online Training

Time

From 4:00 pm To 7:00 pm

Agenda

16:00-17:30 Writing an open economy CGE model with Government
GAMS Hands-On Training and Running Simulations
17:30-17:45 Coffee Break
17:45-19:00 Introduction to Dynamic Models

Speakers

Chahir Zaki

Research Fellows

Chahir Zaki

Chaired Professor of Economics, University of Orléans

Presentations

intro_dynamics
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Videos