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ECONOMICS

Training for members of the Government Economic Service (GES)

These programmes are approved by the GES to support the continuing professional development (CPD) of government economists. Dates will be advertised through regular emails to GES members.

Government Economics Service Induction

For assistant economists who have joined the Government Economic Service (GES) in the past year. This programme provides an introduction to the service and the role of the GES Team, along with the opportunity to make valuable contacts in other organisations.

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/gesi

Option Appraisal for Economists

For economists involved in appraisal work (especially new entrants). This programme will enhance your ability to undertake, critically examine and give advice on the appraisal of investment and other options involving the use of resources. On completion, you should understand the techniques and context of current appraisal methodology as covered in the latest Green Book.

Programme Director Peter Daffern

Code Length Price

OPEC 2 days £735

Venue Dates

London 20-21 Oct 10, 15-16 Feb 11

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/opec

And also...

…we’re well known for our training courses but did you know that tailored programmes, consultancy and events now make up almost half our work. Almost all the programmes in this brochure can be delivered on your own premises or tailored to your needs.

Microeconomics: Refresher and Update

For all members of the Government Economics Service (GES). To refresh and update aspects of the GES core microeconomics syllabus. The programme counts towards your continuing professional development (CPD) within the GES. This GES approved, non-mathematical refresher programme covers topics from consumer choice and hyperbolic discounting to welfare economics and market failure.

Code Length Price

RMIE 2 days £415

Venue Dates

London Please contact Janice Law for details

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/rmie

Macroeconomics: Refresher and Update

For all members of the Government Economics Service (GES). To refresh and update aspects of the GES core macroeconomics syllabus. The programme counts towards your continuing professional development (CPD) within the GES. This GES approved, non-mathematical refresher programme covers topics including aggregate demand/aggregate supply and what lies beneath this principle, the limitations of such comparative statics, developments on the ‘Phillips Curve’ and the new consensus in macroeconomics.

Code Length Price

RMAC 2 days £415

Venue Dates

Please contact Janice Law for details

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/rmac

Economists writing for a lay audience, see our programme Communicating with Ministers and Managers for Economists on page 26.

Refresher in Microeconomics of Public Policy

Delivered by Jonathan Leape (London School of Economics), this is a highly acclaimed two-day Government Economic Service (GES) approved workshop providing a review of analytical tools and recent developments in micro public finance: public goods models; political economics and the scope of government; optimal income and commodity tax; models of tax evasion; taxes, tax credits and work decisions; savings and behavioural public economics; and company taxes, domestic and international investment.

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/rmpf

Refresher in International Economics

Open to all members of the Government Economic Service (GES) who wish to refresh and update international aspects of the GES core international economics syllabus. The programme counts towards your continuing professional development (CPD). This is a GES approved, non-mathematical refresher programme, covering topics such as gains from trade, distributional effects, protectionism, international institutions, currency areas, Common Agricultural Policy and enlargement.

For further information Janice Law 01344 634 844, gtn 3803 4844 janice.law@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/rie

How to Appraise Policies, Programmes and Projects and Impact Assessments

For economists who wish to have a more robust understanding of the principles and practice of appraisal, particularly as set out in the Green Book and Impact Assessment guidance.

Programme Director Peter Daffern

Code Length Price

HAP 7 x 1 day £1,875

Venue Dates

Please contact Karen Goodhew for details

Open only to members of the Government Economic Service (GES). Master’s level module.

For further information Karen Goodhew 01344 634 229, gtn 3803 4229 karen.goodhew@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk nationalschool.gov.uk/hap