The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) increasingly relies on Structural Vector Autoregression (SVAR) and DSGE models to determine how policy rate adjustments impact welfare and inflation, moving away from purely descriptive statistics.
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Applied Economics, Policy, and Financial Modelling
Econometrics Techniques Online Course
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5 Days
Duration
Live Online
Delivery
12 Dates
Available
Certificate
Included
Master econometrics techniques to build credible models, test assumptions, and produce decision-ready analysis through hands-on applied workflows.
Upcoming Virtual Training Schedules
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| Code | Start Date | End Date | Duration | Fee | |
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Here's What You'll Learn
Each module tackles real challenges you face in your role
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Econometrics Foundations and Model Logic
2
Data Preparation and Diagnostics
3
Ordinary Least Squares Estimation
4
Regression Assumption Testing
5
Panel Data Methods
6
Time-Series Econometrics and Forecasting
7
Applied Reporting and Decision Support
Market-specific guidance for Malawi
A country-aware view of the pressures, proof points, and practical tools that shape how this course applies locally.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
4Field-relevant examples that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed scope. Exact coverage depends on participant needs and delivery format.
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Stata StataCorpThe primary tool used by the National Statistical Office (NSO) and IFPRI for analyzing the Integrated Household Survey (IHS) and panel data.
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EViews S&P GlobalStandard software for time-series forecasting and macroeconomic modeling within the Reserve Bank of Malawi and the Treasury.
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R-studio PositIncreasingly adopted by academic researchers and the Economics Association of Malawi for reproducible research and advanced SVAR modeling.
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Microsoft Excel MicrosoftUsed for baseline data cleaning and implementing the World Bank's Macroeconomic and Fiscal Model (MFMod) for Malawi.
Real-World Case Studies from Malawi
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Fiscal Multipliers and DSGE Modeling 2021Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs
A Bayesian estimation of a Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) model was used to measure the effectiveness of fiscal policy and government expenditure multipliers in Malawi.
The model identified that public investment shocks have persistent effects on private consumption, aiding in the design of more effective fiscal consolidation packages.
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Integrated Household Panel Survey (IHPS) Analysis 2023National Statistical Office (NSO)
The NSO utilizes multi-topic panel surveys to track welfare and socio-economic status, requiring complex longitudinal econometric techniques to account for household-level shocks.
This data forms the basis for the World Bank's Malawi Economic Monitor and national poverty reduction strategies.
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