Connect with IMF Institute
MDSx

Macroeconomic Diagnostics (MDSx)

Deadline passed

Session No.: OL 21.163

Location: Course conducted online

Date: September 1, 2021 - April 15, 2022 (33 weeks) New dates

Delivery Method: Online Training

Primary Language: French

    Target Audience

    All government officials are welcome to register. The course is particularly relevant for officials in central banks and ministries of finance or economy who are directly involved in diagnosing the state of the macro-economy and making projections. The course is offered in English.

    Back to top

    Qualifications

    Some knowledge of economics is helpful. Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential.

    Back to top

    Course Description

    This online course, presented by the Institute for Capacity Development, is designed to strengthen participants’ ability to assess a country’s macroeconomic situation; it emphasizes practical tools for use in day-to-day macroeconomic analysis. The course covers assessments of:

    • the current state of the macroeconomy;
    • the stance of fiscal and monetary policy;
    • financial stability; and
    • the medium-term prospects of the economy, taking into account the sustainability of public and external debt, possible misalignments of the exchange rate, and vulnerabilities arising in the different sectors.

    The course uses a case study to illustrate application of these tools and to show how they can contribute to the policymaking process.

    Back to top

    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

    • Analyze potential output, calculate output gaps, and diagnose the outlook for the economy.
    • Assess the stance of current fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and financial policies.
    • Assess macro-financial linkages, including through the analysis of financial sector soundness indicators.
    • Assess the medium-term prospects of the economy, especially the sustainability of public and external debt.
    • Identify possible external and internal economic risks and vulnerabilities to economic growth and identify policies to address them.
    Back to top

    Apply Now - Application deadline approaching:

    IMF offers online training to government officials and the public. Click Learn more to find our current offerings.

    Transforming Public Finance through GovTech

    English | June 17-21, 2024 | In-person Training | Vienna, Austria

    Apply online by March 31, 2024

    RA-GAP VAT Gap Estimation Model (VGAPx)

    Spanish | May 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online

    Apply online by April 1, 2024

    Public Sector Debt Statistics (PSDSx)

    Spanish | May 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online

    Apply online by April 1, 2024

    Financial Programming and Policies, Part 1: Macroeconomic Accounts & Analysis (FPP.1x)

    Spanish | May 1, 2023 - April 15, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online

    Apply online by April 1, 2024

    VITARA - Performance Management (VITARA-PMG)

    English | January 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024 | Online Training | Course conducted online

    Apply online by April 1, 2024