Ute Volz

The teaching technique we will follow consists of three steps repeated each half day: (1) abrief lecture, (2) examination and discussion of techniques via the use of simple templatemodels, (3) exercises for the participants. All three instructors are available during the entireworkshop.The workshop will also provide an opportunity for specialized consultation on individualapplications in environmental economics, international trade and dynamic applications.Workshop Topics and ScheduleMonday, July 25:• Morningo Install discuss, and explain softwareo Basic GAMS syntax: SETS, TABLES, PARAMETERS, EQUATIONS,MODELS, DISPLAY, etc.o Exercises• Afternoono Brief lecture on the elements and formulation of numerical GE modelso Formulating and solving square systems of equations/inequalitieso Micro-consistent initial data and calibrationo Coding and replication checkso Examination of simple template modelso ExercisesTuesday, July 26:• Morningo An introduction to MPS/GE, translating algebraic models into MPS/GEo Some simple template modelso Exercises• Afternoono Extensions to the basic framework taught with template exampleso Intermediate inputs and joints outputso Specific factors, slack activities, labor/leisure choiceo Multiple householdso ExercisesWednesday, July 27:• Morningo Extension to the basic framework taught with template exampleso Taxes in benchmark datao Tax reform (e.g., equal yield reforms)o Modeling public goodso Classical unemploymento Exercises