The event will cover both theoretical and empirical analyses of the functioning of the international monetary system. The following topics are likely to be covered: - the interplay between domestic policy frameworks and the international monetary and financial system; - the role of ‘rules of...

The event will combine lectures on introductory econometric theory with a heavy focus on practical exercises on each topic. Classical and Bayesian methods will be used where appropriate. The following topics are likely to be covered: - time-series econometrics: unit roots and cointegration; - an...

The event will cover both theoretical and empirical analyses of the functioning of the IMS. Topics: - the interplay between domestic policy frameworks and the IMS; - the ‘rules of the game’ and the trade-off between interventions by supranational authorities and market-based adjustments; -...

This one-week event will provide a rigorous overview of the foundations of empirical finance and an exposition of selected topics vital to central bank analysis. Topics: - the construction and analysis of yield curves and other term structures; - the use of option prices to infer probability...

This one-week seminar introduces participants to some of the basic econometric tools that are relevant for this key purpose. The event will combine lectures on introductory econometric theory with a heavy focus on practical exercises on each topic. The following topics are likely to be...

The event will cover both theoretical and empirical analyses of the functioning of the international monetary system. The following topics are likely to be covered: • the interplay between domestic policy frameworks and the international monetary system; • the role of ‘rules of the game’...

Central banks rely increasingly on the empirical analysis of financial markets and the information contained therein to help them analyse the state of the macroeconomy, the impact of policy actions and to estimate the effects of risk. This one-week event will provide a rigorous overview of the...

Topics: - introduction to probability distributions and statistical inference; - univariate and multivariate regressions; - dealing with serial correlation, heteroskedasticity and multicollinearity; - time-series econometrics: unit roots and cointegration; and - an introduction to vector...

The lags in the transmission mechanism of monetary policy mean that policymakers must forecast the future path of the economy. Accurate forecasts are only possible with a clear understanding of the structure of the economy and the shocks affecting it. This two-week seminar aims to improve...