Training Program Course: Macroeconomic Diagnostics (MDSx)
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- Published: August 9, 2022
Upcoming offerings
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | [Online Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | OL 26.176 | English | [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.176E) by April 1, 2027 |
| May 1, 2026 | April 15, 2027 | Course conducted online | [Online Training](https://www.imf.org/en/capacity-development/training/icdtc/delivery-methods) | OL 26.167 | French | [Apply online](https://www-ins.imf.org/TAS/signon.aspx?pkey=OL26.176E) by April 1, 2027 |
Course overview
- This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to assess a country’s macroeconomic situation; it emphasizes practical tools for use in day-to-day macroeconomic analysis.
- The course uses a case study to illustrate application of these tools and to show how they can contribute to the policymaking process.
- Topic : General Macroeconomics
Coverage and assessments
- The course covers assessments of:
- the current state of the macroeconomy;
- the stance of fiscal and monetary policy;
- financial stability; and
- the medium-term prospects of the economy, taking into account the sustainability of public and external debt, possible misalignments of the exchange rate, and vulnerabilities arising in the different sectors.
Target audience
- All government officials are welcome to register.
- Particularly relevant for officials in central banks and ministries of finance or economy who are directly involved in diagnosing the state of the macro-economy and making projections.
- The course is offered in English and French.
Qualifications and technical requirements
- Some knowledge of economics is helpful.
- Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential.
Course objectives (learning outcomes)
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
- Analyze potential output, calculate output gaps, and diagnose the outlook for the economy.
- Assess the stance of current fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and financial policies.
- Assess macro-financial linkages, including through the analysis of financial sector soundness indicators.
- Assess the medium-term prospects of the economy, especially the sustainability of public and external debt.
- Identify possible external and internal economic risks and vulnerabilities to economic growth and identify policies to address them.