Course 9: Econometric Analysis of Trade Policy
This course addresses the quantitative economic analysis of international economic trade relations and policies. The course presents the main econometric framework to perform ex-post analysis of trade policies: the structural gravity model of trade. This model predicts bilateral trade flows based on size and distance between exporter and importer units, e.g. geographical, cultural and policy-related barriers to trade.
The students are also introduced to the management of bilateral trade data and the main gravity variables. Its main objectives are threefold. First, the participants learn the mainstream framework for carrying out structural gravity estimation. Second, the participants will get experience handling the data most widely used for gravity estimation. Third, the participants will be introduced to the analysis of ex-post estimation of the effects of trade policy instruments, including preferential trade agreements (PTA) and non-tariff measures (NTM). The course will be applied. During the sessions, participants will practice with hands-on exercises on data availability and handling, and on the most common gravity estimation frameworks using some the most commonly applied datasets and software (Stata).
ECTS: 3
29 Jun 2026 -
3 Jul 2026
In the following programs: WTI Academy 2025/26