Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP)

The Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) is a global network of researchers and policy makers conducting quantitative analysis of international policy issues. GTAP is coordinated by the Center for Global Trade Analysis in Purdue University's Department of Agricultural Economics.

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Current Highlights

28th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis
"Accelerating Economic Transformation, Resilience, Diversification, and Job Creation"
June 25-27, 2025  |  Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre
Kigali, Rwanda

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Dates/Deadlines (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Abstracts / Session Proposals Nov 4 - Jan 15
Abstract Review Jan 20 - Feb 9
Status Notifications late Feb/early Mar
Paper Submission Apr 15
Registration Jan 6 - Apr 15

The goal of the conference is to promote the exchange of ideas among economists conducting quantitative analysis of global economic issues. Particular emphasis will be placed on applied general equilibrium methods, data, and application. Related theoretical and applied work is also welcome.

  • Advancements and resilience in value chains and economic development
  • Africa in the global economy
  • Seizing the benefits of the digital economy for growth
  • Tackling the economics of regional integration and cooperation
  • What the green transition means for Africa
  • Filling data gaps - understanding the informal economy
  • More ...
GTAP Virtual Seminar Series

"SMART Handout: An Innovative Tool to Empower Applied General Equilibrium Teaching"

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2025-1 GTAP 101 Course
"Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Modeling"
March 17 – May 4, 2025


Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Models, 3e
Dates/Deadlines (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Course Application September 23 – December 29
Enrollment late January


Coursework based on:
Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Models, 3e
by Mary E. Burfisher

The objective of GTAP 101 is to engage participants in an active, team-based process of learning about the GTAP CGE model and its use in applied economic policy analysis. The curriculum is geared to advanced undergraduates, graduates and professionals. Following the course, participants will be entry-level modelers and more informed consumers of CGE-based analyses.
32nd Annual Short Course in Global Trade Analysis
"Theory and Applications of Computable General Equilibrium Analysis with the GTAP Model"
June 2 - August 8, 2025   |   West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Purdue University
Purdue University
Dates/Deadlines (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Course Application September 2 - January 5
Enrollment early February
Lodging Reservations July 12
Phase 1 (Online) June 2 – July 27
Phase 2 (Onsite) August 4-8

The GTAP Short Course is an intensive training course in the economics of global policy analysis.

  • introducing participants to the standardized framework (GTAP Model, v7) for conducting global policy analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting
  • providing participants with hands-on training with software that has been tailored to instruction and collaboration in economic analysis with minimal software manipulation overhead
  • delivering participants an opportunity to interact with economists working on global trade and resource use issues

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Announcements

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GTAP Events Deadline
GTAP 101 Course - ApplicationsDec 29, 2024
GTAP Short Course - ApplicationsJan 5, 2025
GTAP Conference - AbstractsJan 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - Org Session ProposalsJan 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - Scholars ProgramJan 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - Travel FundingJan 15, 2025

Network Events/Notices Deadline
There are no network events/notices currently available.

Job/Professional Opportunities Deadline
ESRI.IE - Research AssistantNov 12, 2024
ESRI.IE - Post-doc ResearcherNov 18, 2024
EC JRC - Econ Analyst (Ag/Development)Nov 18, 2024
PIK - Sr Scientist (IAM of Climate Change)Nov 18, 2024
Univ of Hohenheim - Post-doc ResearcherDec 10, 2024

GTAP Support

GTAP Network members in need of technical support are encouraged to use the following avenues to request assistance. General, non-technical inquiries may be addressed to contactgtap@purdue.edu.

  • GTAP FAQs
    The Center for Global Trade Analysis maintains a searchable repository of frequently asked questions on many different aspects of GTAP.
  • GTAP Support Email
    gtapsupport@purdue.edu is an account monitored by the Center for Global Trade Analysis' data team. Network members can email to reach a GTAP staff member for technical support on any GTAP product.
  • GTAP-L Mailing List
    GTAP-L is an email-based list to which many members of the GTAP Network subscribe in order to receive updates on the GTAP Data Base, model, events, jobs and technical assistance. For further information, to subscribe or to access a searchable archive of GTAP-L messages, please visit the GTAP-L Mailing List homepage