TARGET GROUP | Decision makers in ministries of economy and finance, ministries of transportation/public works, ministries of labour and social affairs, economic development institutions, and central banks.
DESCRIPTION | This one-week course deals with the causes, consequences and policy implications of various economic crises. The aim of the course is to provide the theoretical and empirical background for a better understanding of the economics of various types of crises. It covers financial crises, the Covid-19 pandemic, refugee crises, and armed conflicts. Besides these acute crises, it discusses future challenges, in particular the green transition and the 'middle-income trap'. The course covers aspects of fiscal, monetary, health and climate change policies to mitigate the crisis impact. It has a strong interactive focus, including on-site discussions, game simulations and presentations by the participants.
Start: 20261123Nov 23
End: 20261127Nov 27
Language: English
Sponsoring Organization: AA
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Application Deadline: August 23, 2026
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