## 7TH MACROECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAM

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**Canonical URL:** [7TH MACROECONOMIST TRAINING PROGRAM](https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2019/7th-mtp-flyerver3.pdf)

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### Overview
- Event: 2-day intensive workshop providing opportunities to learn IMF macroeconomic analysis and to network through group work.
- Initiative: Initiative for Macroeconomists of the Future.
- Hosted by the IMF in cooperation with JICA.

### Logistics
- VENUE: JICA Tokyo (Tokyo International Center).
- DATE: Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22, 2019.
- FEE: Free (Domestic travel fee and accommodation provided *conditions apply).
- LANGUAGE: English.
- NO. TO BE ADMITTED: 20 (Participants will be screened through submitted applications).
- TARGET: Mainly students pursuing Master’s / PhD.
- APPLY THROUGH: https://www.cvent.com/d/c6qr23.
- DEADLINE: June 2, 2019.

### Main Lecturer and Qualifications
- Main Lecturer: Jerry Schiff (PhD).
- Jerry Schiff currently teaches at American University.
- Previously Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the IMF and held a number of senior positions at the IMF.
- Visiting professor at the University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy.

### Content and Learning Objectives
- Lectures provide an overview of how the IMF analyzes macroeconomic issues, including through the use of its financial programming tool.
- Real country case studies of IMF surveillance and program activities will be discussed.
- Students will have the opportunity to take part in their own analysis of a country case using the tools introduced in the class.
- Target participants: Students on Master’s/ PhD degree programs interested in working for international organizations while developing expertise in macroeconomics, international finance, development economics, and other related fields.
- Young scholars and undergraduate students can also apply.

### Outcomes and Certification
- A Certificate of Participation will be granted to participants who complete this workshop.

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_Source: https://www.imf.org/-/media/files/oap/oap-home/2019/7th-mtp-flyerver3.pdf_