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Revenue Forecasting and Analysis
- Self-paced
- Free Access
- Fee-based Certificate
- 8 Sequences
- Intermediate Level
Course details
Syllabus
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. Analyze fundamental principles and trends in tax revenue analysis.
2. Explain the key features of an effective institutional framework for revenue forecasting.
3. Identify data requirements and recognize potential data issues.
4. Produce revenue forecasts using different methods.
5. Recognize the strengths and limitations of different forecasting methods.
6. Quantify the revenue impact of tax policy changes, using input-output tables and micro-simulation models.
Prerequisite
Some knowledge of taxation and/or economics is helpful. Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection are essential.
Instructors
Sébastien Leduc
Economist
International Monetary Fund
Dinar Prihardini
Economist
International Monetary Fund
Fabien Gonguet
Economist
International Monetary Fund
Aqib Aslam
Deputy Division Chief
International Monetary Fund
Sebastian Beer
Economist
International Monetary Fund
Li Liu
Senior Economist
International Monetary Fund
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