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2025 UNU-WIDER DSGE training
1.
Which best describes your current academic/professional position?
PhD Student
Postdoctoral Researcher
Early Career Faculty
Other (please specify)
2.
What is your primary area of research within economics?
International Macro/Finance
Macroeconomics
Development Economics
Other (please specify)
3.
Which technical skills do you feel confident in using for DSGE modeling?
Linear algebra
Dynamic optimization
Matlab/Dynare or similar software
Stochastic processes
Bayesian estimation
Numerical methods (e.g., value function iteration, projection methods)
Other (please specify)
4.
Which formal coursework has prepared you to work with DSGE models?
Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
Computational Economics
Econometrics
Mathematics (for Economists)
Other (please specify)
5.
What is your experience with applying DSGE models in research or projects?
Building and solving DSGE models from scratch
Modifying existing models to suit specific research questions
Estimating DSGE models using real data
Using DSGE models for policy analysis or forecasting
I have not yet applied DSGE models in practice
Other (please specify)
6.
How would you rate your current level of knowledge of DSGE models?
1. No knowledge
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5. Advanced
7.
What do you hope to gain from this workshop on DSGE models?
Improve my theoretical understanding of DSGE models
Gain hands-on experience with modeling software (e.g., Dynare)
Learn estimation techniques (e.g., Bayesian estimation)
Explore practical applications (e.g., policy analysis, forecasting)
Other (please specify)
8.
How do you plan to use the skills gained from this workshop in your research or career?
Develop or improve DSGE models for my thesis/dissertation
Apply DSGE models to policy-related research
Collaborate with others on DSGE modeling projects
Teach or mentor/supervise others in DSGE modeling
Other (please specify)