Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Models
What you'll learn
- Understanding General Macroeconomic and CGE modeling
- Understanding the main benefits, uses and limitations of CGE modeling
- Get introduced to Social Accounting Matrix (SAM) and IO Tables
- Get introduced to GTAP database
- Understand the general differences in applications between CGE, Partial Equilibirum (PE) and Econometrics
Requirements
- No prior knowledge of CGE is required, general knowledge of Macroeconomics and economics is preferred
Description
Are you curious about how economies react to policy changes, trade shocks, or climate shifts? Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models are powerful tools used by governments, researchers, and industries worldwide to simulate the impact of economic policies and environmental changes.
This course offers a beginner-friendly introduction to CGE models, breaking down complex concepts into easily understandable modules. Whether you're from a non-economic background or looking to expand your knowledge, this course equips you with the foundation to explore advanced economic modeling techniques.
What You’ll Learn:
The basics of CGE modeling and its real-world applications
How to interpret and build CGE models using economic data
Hands-on examples and simulations to solidify your understanding
The role of CGE models in policy-making, trade analysis, and environmental forecasting
Practical tools to evaluate the impact of climate change on economies
Why Take This Course?
Expert Instruction: Learn from an experienced trainer with over five years of practical CGE and DSGE modeling experience using GAMS.
Interactive Approach: Practical examples and tutorials to help you build your first CGE model.
Flexible Learning: Designed for beginners, this course is perfect for students, researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in applied economics.
Real-World Application: Understand how CGE models are used to analyze issues like trade policy, taxation, and climate change.
Who This Course is For:
Beginners in economics and modeling
Researchers or policymakers wanting to apply CGE models
Environmental analysts focused on climate impacts
Students aiming to grasp economic forecasting techniques
Requirements:
No prior experience with CGE or economic modeling required
Basic understanding of economics is a plus, but not necessary
Who this course is for:
- Undergraduate students of Macroeconomics
- Post graduate researchers in fields of macroeconomics and policy modeling
- Public officials in Governmnets and business concerned with policy and public modeling
Instructor
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Sherif Hassan is Senior UN Consultant and Academic Division Director at M&S Research Hub since 2018. He has over 17 years of academic experience in the fields of economics and applied econometrics. He holds two Master's degrees in the fields of economics and political science and a Ph.D. degree from the Philipps University of Marburg. An alumnus of DAAD and YJAP programs. He is a research affiliate at the Global Labor Network (GLO), a research associate at the Economic Research Forum (ERF), a fellow at American Economic Association, and a member of the Eurasia Business and Economics Society (EBES), International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (IISEC), Royal Economic Society and European Economic Association (EEA).