Easter schools

The course assumes a basic knowledge of Matlab programming. It starts with a brief summary of the basics of Dynare programming. Then it proceeds to the construction, simulation and estimation of a small open economy DSGE model with emerging economy features.

The course finishes by showing how the estimated model can be used for policy analysis using monetary, fiscal and foreign exchange intervention instruments.

The course material covers the underlying theory and the practicalities of using Dynare.

As part of the CIMS Easter School 2020, we will hold a one-day conference on the last day of the course. All participants on the course are invited to submit a paper on some aspect of DSGE modelling.

The organisers will select five or six papers to be presented in full with discussants, while the remaining submissions will be given the opportunity to be presented during our poster session.

Keynote speakers of past conferences included:

• Davide Debortoli
• Seppo Honkapohja
• Albert Marcet
• Tommaso Monacelli
• Gianluca Benigno.

We have had participants at our Easter Schools (PDF) representing over 350 institutions from all over the world, including leading central banks and leading universities.

The courses have been taught by the following instructors over the years:

All sessions of the course take place in the Austin Pierce building on our campus.

All practical sessions are held in computer labs. We provide computers to all participants with Matlab and Dynare already installed and set up, but participants are also welcome to bring their own laptop. Course notes and model software are all included in the price of the course.

We provide a three course lunch for our participants every day in the on-campus Lakeside Restaurant.

We also invite our participants to a course dinner, which traditionally takes place in Olivo.

Our campus is located in Guildford in the Surrey Hills. Guildford is 35 minutes by train from London and can be reached by car from both Heathrow and Gatwick Airports in only 45 minutes. Find more information on how to reach our campus.

Guildford has a range of accommodation to suit a variety of budgets including:

• Travelodge
• The Radisson Blu Edwardian
• The Holiday Inn
• Asperion Hotel

Please see the Visit Surrey website for other options.

We usually are able to offer accommodation during our Summer Schools on campus at competitive rates (single en-suite rooms including breakfast).

The table below contains links to the detailed programme of each year's Easter School: