Training Program

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Identify the main functions that finance plays in the macroeconomy. Measure the degree of financial development and inclusion for a country or countries using a wide range of standard indicators. Use a simple analytical model to predict the likely outcomes of different policies on financial inclusion and how it ultimately affects the macroeconomy. Assess policy options and strategies for financial development and inclusion from a macroeconomic perspective by identifying potential tradeoffs and possible impediments. Formulate a strategy for policies to support financial development in a country, taking into account initial conditions and links between the financial sector and the macroeconomy.