Model-Based Monetary Policy Analysis and Forecasting

Co-Sponsors

CEMLA, Banco Central del Uruguay, and the International Monetary Fund.

Content

This course provides rigorous training on the use of simple Dynamic New Keynesian models to conduct monetary analysis and forecasting. It emphasizes the analysis of monetary policy responses to macroeconomic imbalances and shocks. In the course, participants are provided with the tools necessary to develop or extend the model to fit their own monetary policy framework. Country case studies are used to reinforce participant´s understanding and to help them compare and assess several experiences.

Objective

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1) Customize a simple model of an economy that embodies the monetary policy transmission mechanism, and the shocks this economy may face; 2) Acquire and apply tools used in central banks to conduct monetary policy analysis and forecasting using a hands-on MATLAB-based model; 3) Conduct nowcasting and near-term forecasting using a variety of estimation-based econometric techniques supported by expert judgment; 4) Use the model to develop consistent medium-term quarterly projections of such key macro variables as output, inflation, interest rate, and exchange rate; 5) Identify risks in the baseline forecast and draw up medium-term projections for alternative scenarios that assume that the risks materialize; and 6) Start building a simple model for monetary policy analysis using their own national data.

Aimed at

Mid-level to senior officials responsible for monetary policy decision making and staff doing macroeconomic analysis and forecasting or operating macroeconomic models.

Coordinator

Dr. Santiago García-Verdú
Research Adviser at CEMLA
Phone: +52 (55) 5061-6635
Email: sgarciav@cemla.org

Elsa Fabiola Molina
Logistics Coordinator
Phone: +52 (55) 5061 6633
Email: fmolina@cemla.org