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The course provides a hands-on introduction to construction, simulation and estimation of DSGE models using the free software Dynare. Dynare offers a user-friendly and intuitive way of describing these models. It is able to perform simulations of the model given a calibration of the model

This introductory course will provide the participants with an overall understanding of the African continent. With a diverse range of sessions ranging from History and Politics to Languages and Music, the course will give an in-depth knowledge of the main academic areas of study of this vast and

This course will focus upon the social, political and economic transformations that have taken place in China in the last three decades. In addition to providing a historical overview and factual information, the course aims to promote critical understanding of Chinese events and social structures.

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This introductory course will provide the participants with overall understanding of the transnational nature of the modern world as it relates to migration and migrants, and related issues in the field of anthropology, politics, cultural studies, development and globalisation. The programme of

The interdisciplinary course constitutes a socio-legal study of how, and with what outcomes, immigration, religious and cultural diversity, and terrorism is being managed in Britain. Drawing on insights from both European and non-European jurisdictions, the course will introduce students to

The interdisciplinary course constitutes a socio-legal study of how, and with what outcomes, ethnic minority presence and the formal national law interact, and considers the possibilities of managing inter-ethnic and inter-legal clashes. Focusing on Britain, but drawing on insights from both

This course is designed for anyone interested in the history and future of the Creative and Cultural Industries - music, art, design and media. It would suit both those who work, or aspire to work, in the creative sector, and those thinking about studying the arts and media in the future. We will