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Overview
What you will learn
After successfully completing the Computable General Equilibrium Modelling course offered by University of Pretoria, you will be able to:
- understand the general functioning and capabilities of CGE models
- understand the structure of a CGE database and its various inter-linkages
- run CGE simulations using the GEMPACK solution software, and
- interpret and present CGE simulation results in a comprehensive manner.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:- General equilibrium modelling
- Overview of the basic tasks in CGE based analysis
- GEMPACK suite of applications
- Representation of CGE models in GEMPACK notation
- First look at the UPGEM theory and data
- Main theoretical mechanisms in UPGEM
- Data requirements for a typical single-country CGE model
- Interrogating the UPGEM database Understanding CGE model closures
- First GEMPACK computing exercise
- Practical modelling exercises
- Focus on interpreting CGE modelling results
- Discussion of advanced CGE modelling topics
- Group simulations with UPGEM
- Presentation of group simulation reports
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics View 14 other Short Courses in Economics in South AfricaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Previous experience in solving CGE models is not required.
- Prospective delegates should at least have some formal training or work experience related to economics.
- A Bachelors Degree, or higher, in Economics is recommended.
- Computer literacy and experience of using a Windows PC are essential.
- Most importantly, participants must have a strong desire to learn CGE modelling.
Technological requirements
- It is strongly recommended that you bring your own Windows-based laptop (administrator rights will be required to install the GEMPACK software).
Tuition Fee
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International
15000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
15000 ZAR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 ZAR for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Pretoria
8592 - 10309 ZAR /month
Living costs
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