2027 Short Course in Dynamic Global Trade Analysis

2027 Short Course in Dynamic Global Trade Analysis

"Applied General Equilibrium Analysis using a Dynamic Multi-Region Model"

General Information

Course Dates (Course phases are not offered independently.)

• Phase 1 (Online): January 18 - February 28, 2027
• Phase 2 (Onsite): March 8-12, 2027

Application Deadline

August 30, 2026

Location

Purdue University, 403 Mitch Daniels Blvd., West Lafayette, Indiana 47907 USA

Offered by

Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University

Enrollment Fees

• $5,000 USD Professional (Developed Country)
• $3,750 USD Professional (Developing Country)
• $2,500 USD Student (Developed Country)
• $1,250 USD Student (Developing Country)

Why You Should Apply

• Move Beyond Static Analysis: Model the Global Economy Dynamically!
• Master dynamic CGE analysis with the GTAP-RD framework - Analyze how the impact of trade and climate policy shocks unfold over time. Develop the skills to design, run, and interpret recursive dynamic simulations using GTAP-RD Models.
• Address High-Impact Global Policy Challenges - Sharpen your skills to produce policy-relevant analysis. Apply your modeling toolkit to mentored capstone projects focused on real-world impacts of major trade blocks and climate frameworks.
• Implement real-world baseline scenarios - Learn how to construct business-as-usual baselines using Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), projections, and dynamic closures for credible long-run policy analysis.
• Build proficiency in the dynamic software - Gain extensive hands-on experience with RunDynam through guided labs that translate conceptual model features into operational workflows for scenario setup, policy execution, and result analysis.
• Learn directly from GTAP experts - Combine flexible online preparation with an immersive onsite residency at Purdue University, collaborating with peers and GTAP experts to deepen understanding and refine your own applications.

Course Content

The objective of this course is to introduce participants to dynamic economic analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting. This course is designed to provide participants with ample hands-on training with software that has been tailored for undertaking analysis using a dynamic recursive model. Participants will interact with economists working on global trade and environmental issues using a dynamic framework. The end goal of the course is for participants to leave with the capability of conducting and analyzing their own dynamic simulations.

Course Structure

The GTAP Dynamic Short Course is comprised of an online instruction phase followed by an intensive onsite course delivered by a team of GTAP specialists in data, model construction, and policy analysis. Note that the online and onsite phases of the course are not offered independently.

Prerequisites
It is expected that applicants have undertaken courses on multi-region general equilibrium analysis (such as the standard GTAP Short Course) or have completed a significant piece of analysis using a dynamic multi-region GE model or another, comparable general equilibrium model. Evidence of the latter (e.g., citations or links to papers, reports, and/or presentations) should be included with application.

Application
Individuals interested in taking this course must apply on the GTAP website. All applications will be reviewed following the deadline. Those accepted into the course will receive an email including an invitation letter and details for registration and payment. Note that application does not guarantee acceptance.