Archive for January 7, 2020
Vox Executive Summary: “Measuring Economic Growth from Outer Space”
This article by Henderson, Storegard, and Weil, published in 2012, pioneered the use of satellite light data as an alternative measure for economic growth. This executive summary from Vox gives a synopsis of the larger paper.
Read MoreOnline Training: IMF “Macroeconometric Forecasting”
This online IMF course in macroeconometric forecasting, offered this year from January 15 to April 15, operates as the fundamental course for further in-person training opportunities in macroeconometric analyses. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.
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