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CREI Macroeconomics Summer School, Summer School, Barcelona School of Economics

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Barcelona School of Economics

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
Summer SchoolFull-timefind outJune, Julyfind outEUR 1150 total

About CREI Macroeconomics Summer School, Summer School - at Barcelona School of Economics

The Barcelona CREI Macroeconomics Summer School offers an overview of the current state of research in key areas of macroeconomics.

The courses, which are taught by leading experts in their fields, cover recent developments in different areas of macroeconomics, including growth, international finance and trade, asset bubbles, political reform, financial intermediation, fiscal and monetary policy and forecasting. The courses are aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students, as well as more senior researchers and practitioners willing to brush up their knowledge and expose themselves to the latest advances in academic research. During the summer school, faculty are available for discussion of participants’ research ideas, as well as the lectures’ contents.

This Summer School is jointly organized by the Barcelona GSE and the Center for Research in International Economics (CREI), a research institute sponsored by the Generalitat de Catalunya and Universitat Pompeu Fabra, in fulfilment of its aim to promote the dissemination of research in macroeconomics and related areas.

Course list for 2020

Week 1 (June 29-July 3, 2020)

  • Numerical Methods for Fiscal and Monetary Policy Analysis
    Instructor: Davide Debortoli
    • Companion course: Numerical Methods: Computer Lab Practicals*
  • Macroeconomic Policy in the Global Economy
    Instructor: Luca Fornaro
  • Spatial Equilibrium and the Economics of Cities
    Instructor: Giacomo Ponzetto

Week 2 (July 6-10, 2020)

  • Firm Dynamics in Macro-Finance: Tools and Applications
    Instructor: Andrea Caggese
    • Companion course: Firm Dynamics: Computer Lab Practicals*

​Week 3 (July 13-17, 2020)

  • Macro-prudential Policy in Theory and Practice
    Instructor: Alberto Martín
  • Sovereign Debt Crises: Theory, Evidence, and Policy
    Instructor: Fernando Broner

Notes about fees for this course

The price of each course includes either 5 hours of practical time or 10 hours of lecture time. Multiple course discounts are available. Fees for courses in other Summer School programs may vary.

Courses including 5 Practical Hours are priced as follows:

  • Regular Fee: 500€
  • Reduced Fee*: 325€

Courses including 10 Lecture Hours are priced as follows:

  • Regular Fee: 1150€
  • Reduced Fee*: 625€

Courses including 10 Lecture Hours are priced as follows:

  • Regular Fee: 1150€
  • Reduced Fee*: 625€

* Reduced Fee applies to PhD/Masters students, including Barcelona GSE students and alumni. See more information about available discounts or request a personalized discount quote by email.

Entry requirements

The Barcelona GSE Summer School courses are taught at a high academic standard. A strong background in Economics or related fields is a must. Holding a postgraduate degree, or currently studying in a Master's or PhD program, and/or having related professional experience, are key factors that make an application successful.

As part of your online application, you will be required to upload the following documents:

  • Up-to-date CV
  • Proof or reference for each course fee discount that you are entitled to (if applicable)

Courses are taught entirely in English. While no language certificate is required at the moment of application, participants are expected to have enough command of the language to follow and benefit from the course without causing disruption to the development of the class.

Credit transfers (ECTS)

Starting in the 2020 edition, the Barcelona GSE Summer School will offer participants the possibility of being assessed for the purpose of requesting official credit transfers (ECTS). There is an administrative fee for this (25€ for every 1.5 credits). Participants who wish to join the Summer School under this scheme will be asked to make an online request and pay the administrative fees during the standard admissions process. 

Consult the Credit Transfer page for more information about this option.

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