Online Summer School on International Trade and Gravity Models
Key information
- Start date:
- 03 September 2025
- Attendance dates:
03, 04, 05 September 2025
- Time commitment:
- 3 days
- Venue:
- Distance learning
- Contact details:
- Centre for International Macroeconomic Studies
- Email: cims@surrey.ac.uk
Overview
The first two days of summer school will introduce the theoretical background of the gravity equation, its main applications for economic policy, and the challenges faced in the estimation of the gravity equation using international trade data. Students will be introduced to the estimation of gravity models using different econometric approaches, including pseudo-maximum likelihood estimators. This part of course assumes basic knowledge of econometric methods and familiarity with basic Stata commands.
On day three the summer school will consist of three separate two-hour sessions on topics that will expand on issues related to international trade flows beyond the standard gravity equation approach. These include the impacts of income on international trade flows and main features of North-North trade versus North-South trade; the economics of Brexit, both from a short-run and long-run perspective; and economic warfare in the context of trade negotiations between symmetric and asymmetric trade partners.
Course contributors
Professor Holger Breinlich
Professor of Economics
Dr Eric Golson
Associate Professor of Economics
Professor Esteban Jaimovich
Professor of Economics
Professor Joao Santos Silva
Professor in Economics
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for PhD students and advanced masters students with a focus on international trade. It is also suitable for practitioners and policymakers working on international trade, with special interest in applications of gravity models and in deepening their understanding of the determinants of trade flows.
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£800
Non-academic participants£600
Academics£300
StudentsFunding opportunities
Discounts are: Discounts are 10% for returning participants and 20% for participants from institutions from developing countries. Discounts are cumulative.
How to apply
Please complete the application form to register your place. Application deadline: 31 August 2025.
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Course location and contact details
Campus location
Stag HillThis course is based at Stag Hill campus. Stag Hill is the University's main campus and where the majority of our courses are taught.
- Email: cims@surrey.ac.uk
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Guildford
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