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
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2026 GTAP Modeling Trade Policy Course "Applied Analysis on Trade Policy Instruments" October 12 – November 29, 2026 |
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| The GTAP Modeling Trade Policy (MTP) Course gives professionals and students hands-on training in trade policy analysis using the GTAP computable general equilibrium model (v7). Participants build practical skills in designing policy experiments, applying tariff and non-tariff measures, and interpreting results — grounded in core economic theory and the RunGTAP software environment. The course culminates in team projects assessing real-world trade policy scenarios, including PTA liberalization and tariff hikes, to evaluate their economy-wide and sectoral implications. | |||||||
"Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) and Connections to GTAP-InVEST"
May 19, 202610:00-11:00pm US Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)
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Moderator: Channing Arndt, Director and Research Professor, Center for Global Trade Analysis, Purdue University
- Stephen Polasky - Regents Professor, Fesler-Lampert Professor of Ecological/Environmental Economics, University of Minnesota
- Tong Wu - Senior Scientist & Associate Director, NatCap China Program, Stanford University
- Justin Johnson - Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
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2027 Short Course in Dynamic Global Trade Analysis "Applied General Equilibrium Analysis using a Dynamic Multi-Region Model" January 18 - March 12, 2027 | Purdue University |
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 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN, USA |
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The objective of this course is to introduce participants to dynamic economic analysis in an applied general equilibrium setting. This course is designed to provide participants with ample hands-on training with software that has been tailored for undertaking analysis using a dynamic recursive model. Participants will interact with economists working on global trade and environmental issues using a dynamic framework. The end goal of the course is for participants to leave with the capability of conducting and analyzing their own dynamic simulations. |
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2026-2 GTAP 101 Course "Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Modeling in the GTAP Framework" August 31 – October 18, 2026 |
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Coursework based on: Introduction to Computable General Equilibrium Models, 3e by Mary E. Burfisher |
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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. |
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GTAP 12 Data Base Released!
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 2026-2029 GTAP Research Fellow term.
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| Nominations | April 30 |
| Nominee Review | late May |
| Awards Announced | mid-June (at GTAP Conference) |
29th Annual Conference on Global Economic Analysis
"Confronting Developmental and Environmental Challenges
in Asia and the New Trade Landscape"
June 17-19, 2026 | Kyoto International Conference Center
Kyoto, Japan
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| Abstracts / Session Proposals | Nov 3 - Jan 15 |
| Abstract Review | Jan 16 - Feb 8 |
| Status Notifications | late Feb/early Mar |
| Paper Submission | Apr 15 |
| Registration | Feb 9 - 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.
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GTAP-L
Our email-based mailing list that many members of the GTAP Network are subscribed to. Regular mailings concerning new features of the GTAP Model and/or Data Base, as well as new projects, course offerings and job opportunities. Contributors often use the list to solicit help or ask advice about the modeling framework.
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 Conference - Registration Payment | Apr 22, 2026 |
| GTAP 101 Course - Applications | Jun 14, 2026 |
| GTAP MTP Course - Applications | Jul 26, 2026 |
| GTAP Dynamic Short Course - Applications | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Network Events/Notices | Deadline |
| Ruhr Grad Summer School - Application | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Job/Professional Opportunities | Deadline |
| FAO - Economic Modelling Specialist | Apr 27, 2026 |
| GTAP Research Fellow - Nominations | Apr 30, 2026 |
| ZMT - Doctoral candidate | May 13, 2026 |
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