Welcome to the Course!
ABOUT CORNERSTONE CGE
This course was developed by Cornerstone CGE, a dynamic virtual community that is committed to capacity building in applied general equilibrium analysis. Our free course is open to anyone and anywhere, helping learners to overcome barriers to building essential skills in CGE modelling.
In this course, you will build a foundation in the theory and implementation of CGE models. Course materials will engage you in learning about key concepts and will provide you with step-by-step guidance in running a CGE model, developing experiments that describe real-world problems, and interpreting results from a general equilibrium perspective.
After completing the course, you will be able to comprehend and critically assess CGE-based studies, and you will be well-prepared to pursue further specialized training in CGE modeling.
THE UNI-CGE MODEL
Hands-on work in this course uses the "UNI-CGE" model, a single-country CGE model written in the General Algebraic Modeling Software (GAMS). This CGE model is so-called because it is:
- Universal - it combines the core elements of the major traditions in CGE modeling in a single-country CGE model that is streamlined to enhance learners’ understanding of its core elements.
- No-cost - the course is an open educational resource that uses the free UNI-CGE model, free software and free data.
- Intuitive - the goal of the course is to help you develop an intuitive understanding of economic behavior in a CGE model. This foundation will provide you with the skills to think critically about CGE-based analyses and can support your success as you advance toward further technical training in CGE modeling.
THIS COURSE IS FOR TEACHERS, TOO!
Have you thought about teaching a course on general equilibrium analysis, or are you already teaching a course and are looking for classroom material? All Cornerstone CGE materials are "open educational resources," or OERs, shared under Creative Commons 4.0 copyright license BY-NC-SA. This means that you are are free to distribute, remix, adapt or build upon Cornerstone CGE material in your classroom.
DOWNLOADING LEARNING RESOURCES
Text materials used in the classroom can be downloaded by copying and pasting into Word or other apps. Powerpoints used in the narrated videos can be downloaded from the "Downloadable Learning Resources" area in this classroom. ACCESSIBILITY
Note that some course materials may not be fully accessible and alternative versions are provided when practical.
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Privacy Statement
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