This one-week seminar introduces participants to some of the basic econometric tools that are relevant for this key purpose. The event will combine lectures on introductory econometric theory with a heavy focus on practical exercises on each topic. Participants will be introduced to econometric...

The lags in the transmission mechanism of monetary policy mean that policymakers must forecast the future path of the economy. Accurate forecasts are only possible with a clear understanding of the structure of the economy and the shocks affecting it. This two-week seminar aims to improve...