4th Macroeconomist Training Program
June 15-16, 2018
Campus Plaza Kyoto
Seminar Content
Content: The lectures will 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 : Students on Master’s/ PhD degree programs who are 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.
A Certificate of Participation will be granted to participants who complete this workshop.
Lecturer
Dr. Schiff currently teaches at American University.
Previously, he was Deputy Director of the Asia and Pacific Department of the IMF.
He held a number of senior positions at the IMF.
