Macroeconometric Forecasting and Analysis (MFA)

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Target Audience:
- Government officials involved in developing macroeconometric models and forecasting for the analysis, design, and implementation of macroeconomic policy.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in economics or equivalent experience.
- Background in econometrics.
- Comfortable using EViews for econometric applications.
- It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed the online Macroeconometric Forecasting (MFx) course.

Purpose:
- Provide 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 and methods covered:
- Univariate and multivariate econometric time series models.
- State-space models.
- Nowcasting techniques including BRIDGE, MIDAS, and UMIDAS models.
Format:
- Each topic includes a lecture on 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.