Practical Macroeconomic Analysis
Master essential tools for country-level economic assessment. Learn IMF-approved methods to analyze monetary policy, fiscal stability, and growth indicators.
Master essential tools for country-level economic assessment. Learn IMF-approved methods to analyze monetary policy, fiscal stability, and growth indicators.
This comprehensive course equips learners with practical tools used by IMF economists for macroeconomic analysis. Through hands-on experience with a case study country "Diagnostica," participants learn to assess various economic sectors and identify vulnerabilities. The course covers critical areas including output analysis, inflation measurement, policy stance evaluation, and debt sustainability assessment. Students develop skills in interpreting financial indicators, analyzing external positions, and creating risk assessment matrices. The practical approach ensures participants can apply these tools effectively in real-world economic analysis.
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What you'll learn
Analyze potential output and calculate output gaps for economic assessment
Evaluate monetary and fiscal policy stances using key indicators
Assess financial sector health through soundness and risk indicators
Analyze public and external debt sustainability metrics
Identify sources of inflation and measure its impact
Evaluate exchange rate alignment and external position
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Module Description
This comprehensive course focuses on practical macroeconomic diagnostics, teaching participants to assess a country's economic situation using tools employed by IMF economists. The curriculum covers various aspects of economic analysis, including output assessment, inflation measurement, policy evaluation, and debt sustainability. Through a case study approach using the fictional country "Diagnostica," students learn to apply analytical tools and develop comprehensive risk assessments. The course emphasizes practical application and interpretation of economic indicators to develop meaningful economic narratives.
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4 Courses
IMF Senior Economist and Financial Education Expert
Adolfo Barajas currently holds the position of Senior Economist in the Institute for Capacity Development at the International Monetary Fund, where he specializes in teaching financial sector issues and macroeconomics. His distinguished career spans multiple roles within the IMF, including significant contributions to both the Western Hemisphere and Middle East and Central Asia departments. Prior to his IMF tenure, he gained valuable experience as a researcher at Colombia's central bank and at Fedesarrollo, a prestigious private think tank. His academic foundation combines a B.A. in economics from Universidad de los Andes with a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Throughout his career, Barajas has demonstrated expertise in various economic areas, including financial sector development, monetary policy, exchange rate regimes, dollarization, and financial inclusion, making him a respected voice in international economic policy and education.
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Distinguished IMF Economist and Global Financial Policy Expert
Evan Tanner currently serves as a Senior Economist in the Asia Division of the IMF's Institute for Capacity Development, where he has made significant contributions to global economic education and policy development. His impressive career encompasses extensive experience across multiple regions including Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. As a key figure at the IMF, he has designed and delivered highly sought-after training courses for economists worldwide focused on public policy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and he has held teaching positions at prestigious institutions including the University of Miami, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and UCLA. Before joining the IMF, where he developed economic forecasting tools and policy evaluation frameworks in the Research Department, Tanner established himself as a prolific scholar with numerous publications in leading economic journals. His research has significantly contributed to various areas of economic policy, including fiscal sustainability, monetary policy, exchange market pressure, and public debt management
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