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.

Current Highlights

2025-2 GTAP 101 Course
"Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Modeling in the GTAP Framework"
September 1 - October 19, 2025


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Dates/Deadlines (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Course Application March 10 - June 15
Enrollment Mid-July


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

The objective of the GTAP 101 course is to engage participants in an active, team-based process of learning about the GTAP computable general equilibrium (CGE) model and its use in applied economic policy analysis. The curriculum emphasizes an intuitive and graphical treatment of economic theory in the CGE model and provides structured experiences in running the standard GTAP Model, v7 within the RunGTAP software environment.

GTAP Virtual Seminar Series

"GTAP Circular Economy Data Base"

April 8, 2025
9:00-10:00am US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
Registration

Moderator: Dominique van der Mensbrugghe, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University

Speakers: Maksym Chepeliev, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University

New

Call for GTAP Research Fellow Nominations

At each Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis, new GTAP Research Fellows are named in recognition of their significant contributions to the development of GTAP through:

  • contributions to the GTAP Data Base, parameters, models and related tools,
  • contributions to broadening GTAP through the development of GTAP CGE models and software,
  • outstanding research using the GTAP Data Base and/or models, or
  • contributions in advancing the use of GTAP strengthening CGE analysis and broadening the GTAP Network

Nominations are now being accepted from GTAP Network members who, in the past five years, have contributed to the GTAP Data Base, and/or presented a paper at the annual conference. If you fit this criteria and are aware of anyone who has made significant contributions in the areas detailed above, we encourage you to nominate them for consideration for the 2025-2028 GTAP Research Fellow term.

Dates/Deadlines (USA Eastern Time Zone)
Nominations April 30
Nominee Review late May
Awards Announced mid-June (at GTAP Conference)

*GTAP Staff, GTAP Advisory Board Representatives, current GTAP Research Fellows and GTAP Research Fellow Hall of Fame inductees are not eligible for nomination.

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 17 - 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 ...

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Announcements

Organizations interested in posting an announcement below and on the GTAP-L Mailing List should email complete details, including contact information and closing dates, to contactgtap@purdue.edu.


GTAP Events Deadline
GTAP Virtual Seminar Series - RegistrationApr 6, 2025
GTAP Conference - Paper SubmissionApr 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - RegistrationApr 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - Registration PaymentApr 20, 2025
GTAP 101 Course - ApplicationsJun 15, 2025
GTAP Conference - Presentation SubmissionJun 18, 2025

Network Events/Notices Deadline
GLASSNET - Careers in Science WorkshopApr 7, 2025

Job/Professional Opportunities Deadline
Bain & Co. - EconomistMar 28, 2025
GTAP - Research Fellows NominationsApr 30, 2025

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