Dive into the world of DSGEs

What you'll learn

How to calibrate a simple DSGE model: The RBC model

How to estimate a simple DSGE model: The RBC Model

How to navigate Dynare-Matlab for working with DSGE Models

How to extend the RBC model by incorporating oil in the production function

Requirements

No Matlab-Dynare software knowledge required. You will learn the required commands in the course.

Knowledge of macroeconomics, statistics, and econometrics will be beneficial.

Basic knowledge of calculus will be needed as we will work with maximizing some functions. Don't panic! The maths involved are straightforward and I'll show you the steps.

Description

This course will teach you how to calibrate and estimate DSGE models in Matlab-Dynare. DSGE models are macro-microfounded models which focus on growth and business cycles. As the world of macroeconomics continues to evolve, Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium (DSGE) models are becoming increasingly popular. Yet getting familiar with DSGE models and the software Dynare without guidance can be challenging. Unfortunately, there aren't many didactic courses available to help individuals navigate this complex subject and those that do exist come with a hefty price tag (yes, thousands of dollars). It can be discouraging and overwhelming at times, but don't despair! I am here to tell you that help is available, and it doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg.I have created this course specifically for individuals seeking guidance on this complex subject.In this course, I show you step by step how to manually solve a simple RBC model and then how to calibrate it in Dynare. No previous knowledge of the software is required! I will walk you through each part of the process with clear explanations. You'll get to understand the fundamentals of how a model works and gain insight into what goes on behind the scenes when calibrating a model. But that's not all!Now that we are all familiar with the structure of the basic model, let us explore how we can expand it by introducing oil into the production function. By doing so, we will be able to gain a deeper insight into sources of fluctuation in economies around the world. Adding oil to the model will help us better understand how changes in its availability and price can affect households and firms alike.We conclude the course by estimating the simple RBC model. I will show you not only how to calibrate a model, but also, the commands you need to know to bring data into the software and estimate it.If you are new to Dynare and DSGE models, you may feel overwhelmed by all the new information. Never fear though, because I am confident that this course can help you get a handle on it all. This course is tailored for beginners and those who don't have any prior experience with the software, so it should be a great place to start. However, it may not be suitable for advanced MATLAB users.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the course!

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Baseline Model: How to solve it manually

Lecture 2 Overview of the simple model

Lecture 3 Household's Maximization Problem

Lecture 4 Firms' Maximization Problem

Lecture 5 Equilibrium of the Model

Section 3: How to Solve the Model in Dynare

Lecture 6 Introduction to Dynare

Lecture 7 How to Write the Dynamic Equations in Dynare

Lecture 8 Steady State and Impulse Response Functions (IRF)

Section 4: Oil in the Economy

Lecture 9 Overview of the model

Lecture 10 How to solve the oild model manually

Lecture 11 How to write the oil model in Dynare

Lecture 12 Impulse Response Functions Analysis

Section 5: How to bring real data into the model

Lecture 13 Commands to estimate the model

Lecture 14 Modifications and IRF Analysis

Section 6: End of the course!

Lecture 15 Final notes and considerations

The DSGE course is designed to be suitable for a range of users, from students or academics, to financial institutions, corporations or government agencies,Anyone interested in diving into DSGE models are welcome.,Ideal for those with little or no experience in Matlab-Dynare as it provides a comprehensive introduction to the language and its relevant applications.,This course may not be be beneficial for advanced Matlab-Dynare users as it is an introduction to DSGE models and Dynare.