EcoMod School of Modeling and Data Science - Prague, Czech Republic

Date: June 29, 2026 - July 3, 2026

Since the courses are run simultaneously, participants can only choose one course for this period.

Venue

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague
Kamýcká 129 165 21 Praha 6 - Suchdol
Prague
Czech Republic

EcoMod courses are relevant for all the major current economic issues such as sustainability, energy, climate change, monetary and fiscal policy, taxation, labor markets, development, pension, health, social protection, gender, labor, agriculture, tourism, water, regional issues, etc. The participants learn how to develop and use models for scenario analysis, impact analysis, forecasting and projections.

EcoMod offers intensive courses taught by instructors with comprehensive practical experience as leaders in modeling departments of major institutions. Five full days of hands-on courses with the opportunity to network with other modelers from around the globe is truly a unique and powerful learning experience. The training is fully practical and provides experience through intensive use of exercises on your computer.

Participant feedback consistently reports that the program allows ample opportunity to revitalize ideas through networking at breaks and social events, and that strong relationships are built adding value to the in-person experience. The EcoMod School has the largest alumni network in the world with participants from more than 2000 institutions in 180 countries.

Courses:

• Advanced Techniques in General Equilibrium Modeling using GAMS
  Intensive course at the advanced level. The course will focus on multinational and multisectoral modeling with imperfect competition and intertemporal dynamics. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in general equilibrium modeling.
• Computational Economics and Machine Learning for Solving Dynamic Economic Models Using Matlab and Python
  Intensive course at the introductory level.  This course is tailored for graduate students and professionals involved in economic forecasting and policy analysis in the central banks, ministries, research organizations, and international institutions. Ideally, the students should be familiar with the key concepts of the first-year graduate course of macroeconomics.
• Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) Modeling Step-By-Step
  This intensive course is tailored for professionals involved in economic forecasting and policy analysis in the central banks, ministries, research organizations, and international institutions. The course will introduce all the basic tools for constructing and implementing dynamic stochastic general equilibrium (DSGE) models for policy analysis and forecasting.
• Energy and Environmental CGE Modeling using GAM
  Intensive course at the advanced level. The course will focus on modeling energy and greenhouse gas emissions. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in general equilibrium modeling and to the alumni of the EcoMod School.
• Financial Social Accounting Matrices (FSAM): Building and Modeling Real-Financial Multiplier Models for Policy Analysis
  This course provides a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in building Social Accounting Matrices according to the new recommendations of System of National Accounts 2008. The content of the course goes beyond the generalized input-output framework for calculating simple multipliers by considering a Financial Social Accounting Matrix (FSAM)
• Global VAR Modeling using the GVAR Toolbox 2.0
  The course will introduce the necessary tools and econometric techniques used in the development and analysis of a GVAR (Global Vector Autoregressive) model for policy analysis and forecasting. The GVAR model is a compact model of the world economy designed to explicitly model the economic and financial interdependencies at national and international levels.
• Introduction to General Equilibrium Modeling Using GAMS
  This is an intensive, introductory-level course designed for individuals with little or no prior experience in modeling and GAMS. While the course is entry-level, it does assume a basic understanding of theoretical concepts and mathematical skills. Participants should be comfortable with foundational economic principles and basic mathematics to fully benefit from the hands-on training provided.
• Macroeconometric Modeling, Forecasting, and Policy Analysis Using EViews
  Intensive course at the introductory level. This course is tailored for staff developing or using macroeconometric models and staff involved in policy analysis in the central banks, ministries, and international institutions.
• Overlapping Generation General Equilibrium Modeling with GAMS
  Intensive course at the advanced level. This course is only accessible to those who have some experience in dynamic general equilibrium modeling with GAMS and to the EcoMod alumni. OLG models are very useful in the analysis of a large number of important policy issues such as government tax and expenditure, social security reform, welfare state, aging, international trade, demographic issues, fertility, education, human capital, growth, migration, labor market, environmental issues, intergenerational equity, etc.
   

EcoMod School Registration 2026

Registration Fees:

Registration Fee: US $4,700.00 Early Registration Fee: 30% discount
Academic Fee*: US $2,700.00 Early Academic Fee*: 30% discount

Early registration: 30% discount for payments completed by May 22, 2026
^{* To be eligible for academic rate your university identification is required}

GVAR Fees:

Registration Fee: US $3760.00 Early Registration Fee: 30% discount
Academic Fee*: US $2,160.00 Early Academic Fee*: 30% discount

Early registration: 30% discount for payments completed by May 22, 2026
^{* To be eligible for academic rate your university identification is required}

The fee for each course includes all course materials, lectures, morning and afternoon coffee breaks, Lunch each day on campus, 1st evening social reception and a final celebratory dinner.

Scholarships:

EcoMod offers a limited number of partial scholarships to candidates from academia and professionals from around the world. EcoMod values diversity in the economics profession and welcomes applicants of all genders and nationalities. To submit your application, please click here to apply before the deadline of May 10, 2026.

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