Macroeconometrics is a key area in economics, with time series methods widely used in academia and institutions. The BSE Macroeconometrics Summer School provides courses to teach modern time series methods for research, present empirical applications and survey recent developments. Although econometric theory will have a central role, special attention will be paid to the applications and data.
€475 - €1,400
Face-to-face
English
Course start dates: June 2025 - July 2025
Application deadline: One week before course start date
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Macroeconometrics
Applications for 2025 Summer School programs are now open!
Here is the full list of Macroeconometrics courses being offered at BSE Macroeconometrics Summer School:
This course is designed for advanced learning in Macroeconometrics:
Researchers and practitioners working at central banks as well as other private and public institutions whose work would benefit from a course focused on the latest advances in macroeconometrics
Masters and PhD students who want to extend their knowledge in macroeconometrics and learn more about frontier research topics
Program Director
UAB and BSE
Luca Gambetti
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Why should you attend BSE Summer School?
All BSE Summer courses are taught to the same high standard as our Master’s programs.
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Network with like-minded peers from around the world
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Short courses allow you to learn without a big time commitment
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Try something new, expand your knowledge and career prospects, and advance your thesis
Admissions Process
Each of the Summer School participants must meet the following entry requirements.
Course start dates: June - July, 2025
Application deadline: One week before course start date
Requirements
Successful candidates will usually demonstrate one or more of the following in an application to our Summer School programs:
A strong background in Economics or a field closely related to the course topic (Statistics, Law, etc.)
Postgraduate degree or current Master’s/PhD studies related to the course topic
Relevant professional experience
FAQ
If you need more information about this Summer School, check out our most popular inquiries below, or contact our Admissions Team.
Can I see the full Summer School calendar?
You can view the full Summer School calendar here.
How much does each Summer School course cost?
Fees for each course may vary. Please consult each course page for accurate information.
Yes! you can combine Macroeconomics courses with courses in any of the other BSE Summer School programs (schedule permitting). See the full calendar.
Credit transfers (ECTS)
To be eligible for credit transfers, students must complete a final project.
Students will deliver a short summary of a paper one week after the summer school finishes. It will consist in a critical summary of a published paper, around 3-4 pages, 1.5 spaced, font size 11. The critical summary will need to follow these guidelines: expose what are the main ideas of the paper, how they are addressed, strength and weakness of the paper, methodological approach, theoretical or empirical background, and suggestions for improvements).
Every participant taking a course in the Macroeconometrics Summer School will receive a time-limited personal free license of MATLAB several days before the start of the Summer School. Participants should install the MATLAB software on their computers for use during the practical sessions.