Introduction
Determinants of the level of aggregate demand. General equilibrium of product, money, and labor markets. International macroeconomic relationships. Fundamentals of the economic growth process and income distribution.
The main objective of this course is to enhance participants’ understanding of macroeconomic policy using a model-based approach. The course builds on the intermediate macroeconomics course and develops analytical skills that allow participants to analyze inflation and unemployment issues, long-term economic growth; and design stabilization policies in open and closed economies.
Course Objectives
On successful completion of this course, participants are expected to demonstrate the ability:
- Review of FDI.
- The Components of FDI and their interactions.
- Merger and Acquisitions.
- To use and synthesize the above concepts independently
- To describe and analyze the current macroeconomic issues relating to FDI, Multinational corporations, and Global Value Chains.
- To speak and write essays about the current macroeconomic issues.
Training Methodologies
This 5-day intensive training course uses a mix of interactive techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the information presented. This includes evaluation of case studies, brief presentations by the instructor, group exercises, and discussion followed by participants' presentations of the results.
Target Audience
- Finance professionals
- Finance managers
- Corporate controllers, financial controllers
- treasury professionals
- chief accountants
- accounting managers
- senior accountants
- banking professionals
- corporate business professionals.
Course Outlines
Day 1
Foreign Direct Investment. (FDI)
- Concepts of FDI, Mergers & Acquisitions(M&A).
- FDI versus trade, licensing, franchises.
- FDI and Multinational Corporations
Day 2
- Dunning’s Eclectic Paradigm.
- Eclectic Paradigm theory (OLI) expanded: Ownership, Localization, and Internalization.
- OLI versus Vernon’s product life cycle hypothesis
Day 3
Determinants of FDI: Market motive, Resources Motive, Financial Development Index and Infrastructure motives
- Market Motive
- Resources Motive.
- Financial Development Index
- Infrastructure Spending and Effects
Day 4
- Vertical and horizontal integration
- Offshoring and Outsourcing.
Global Value Chains
- Answering the Big Questions
- Unbundling Theory.
- The Failure of Trade Accounting
Day 5
Global Value Chains and Inter-Country Input-Output Tables
- Introduction: National IO Tables.
- Inter-Country IO tables.
- Deriving Technical Coefficients Matrix.
- Interpretation of Technical Coefficients Matrix.
- Leontief Inverse: Derivation.
About Rome
As cosmopolitan and diverse as it is rooted in its own history, Rome is one of the premier tourist destinations in the world. Featuring some of the best restaurants on the continent, some of the most iconic historic sites in Europe, the city is widely regarded as one of the most exciting and dynamic places to visit anywhere. The center of the Renaissance, the city houses some of the most famous works of art in the world and remains an important cultural hub to this day. Famous for art, fashion, it's delicious local cuisine, and superbly preserved monuments, Rome truly offers something for everyone.
Things to do and places to visit in Rome
When disembarking, the first thing that can prove pleasantly challenging is deciding on what to do first! An exceptional array of hotels and inns are available to any weary traveler, as are a superb range of restaurants for those wanting to relax surrounded by the hustle and bustle of Rome in the evening. You can spend the day walking streets steeped in history, visiting galleries that contain works by Caravaggio and Michelangelo or exploring the awe-inspiring Colosseum. The city contains many beautifully maintained parks and gardens, as well as a vast collection of beautiful churches and cathedrals, ensuring that a trip to Rome will be a memorable experience for anyone.
Things to do when taking flights to Rome include:
- Standing inside the magnificent Colosseum.
- Gazing in awe at the stunning Castel Sant'Angelo.
- Visiting the incredible Pantheon, one of the best-maintained buildings from the Roman era.
- Stopping at the center of the Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.
- Walking the beautiful gardens of Villa Borghese.
- Admiring the vast, intricately carved Column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Wandering the Forum Romanum, ruins from the Ancient Roman period.
- Exploring some of the greatest art collections in Europe.
- Crossing the river on the remarkably-constructed Bridge of Angels.
- Sampling the world famous local cuisine.