DIGNAR-19 toolkit*

by Zamid Aligishiev (RES), Giovanni Melina (RES) and Luis-Felipe Zanna (ICD)

04/22/2021

1) Folder containing this file should be set as the Matlab working folder.

2) To run the simulation tool, use the simulatescenario.m script.

3) To run the graphing tool, use the plotgraphs.m script.

4) To run the realism tool, use the calib_baseline.m script.

5) 'DIGNAR-19 toolkit manual.pdf' provides a comprehensive guide to using these 
codes. It is recommended to get familiar with it before attempting to use 
the toolkit.

6) Email IMF-DIGNAR19@imf.org for inquiries, support or to provide feedback.


*This code is in the public domain and may be used freely. The authors would 
appreciate acknowledgement of the source by citation of the following paper:

Aligishiev Z., G. Cugat, G. Melina and L.-F. Zanna (2021) “Government debt 
and fiscal consolidations in developing countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
IMF Working Paper. International Monetary Fund. Washington, D.C. Forthcoming.