Virtual : Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis

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Government officials involved in developing macroeconometric models and forecasting for the analysis, design, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.

Expected background: advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience and a background in econometrics.
Software proficiency: comfortable using EViews for econometric applications.
Recommended prior training: completion of the online Macroeconometric Forecasting (MFx) course is strongly recommended.

Presented by the Institute for Capacity Development.
Provides a rigorous foundation in the estimation of macro-econometric models and their application for nowcasting, forecasting, and policy analysis in central banks, ministries, and public research institutions.
Topics covered:
- Univariate and multivariate econometric time series models.
- State-space models.
- Nowcasting techniques: Factor, BRIDGE, and MIDAS models.
Format:
- Each topic includes a lecture discussing the underlying theory and a workshop with applications using EViews.
- Participants work in groups on hands-on estimation and forecasting exercises.

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Identify the foundations, characteristics and limitations for a number of econometric model specifications.
Use EViews software to apply modeling techniques that enhance the policy analysis and forecasting capabilities in their institutions.
Apply the techniques learned to country cases from their region to forecast and analyze a policy issue.
Apply appropriate tools available in the EViews econometric package to their own work or research and that of other countries.