Events

Basic Statistical and Econometric Analysis with SPSS
07/27/10

CRRC-Armenia invites applications from researchers, university staff, local NGOs, media, and others who are computer literate, have basic statistics knowledge, and are interested in the subject to participate in computer training “Basic Statistical and Econometric Analysis with SPSS” conducted by Mr. Ruben Gevorgyan.

Dates: July 27th – 30th  2010 (subject to slight change up to one day)
Time: TBA
Total Duration: 11 hours
Location: CRRC-Armenia, 3rd floor, Room 309
Language: Armenian

Overview:  The methodological training course introduces the participants to the basic principles of quantitative social research with the help of statistical software. Data input, and data analysis (from basic operations with variables to model construction) are covered in the course. The training avoids complex mathematical computations and enables participants to use software packages (Excel and SPSS) in order to perform statistical and econometric analysis. Important components of the course are practical exercises and individual work based on real life examples (data on Armenia)
Ruben Gevorgyan is a professor at economics department of Yerevan State University. He is a physics-mathematics science candidate and a doctor of economics. Mr. Gevorgyan has authored more than 37 scientific articles. He also works at Ameriabank and is internationally certified FRM (financial risk manager).
Application: To apply to this training, please fill in the online form below by July 25th: 

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGJXUDFqN0M2SlBrTWtPRGRmV3k3d0E6MA

Press Conference: “Corruption in Armenia. 2009 Surveys on Households and Enterprises”
07/20/10

Press Conference on "Corruption in Armenia: 2009 Surveys on Households and Enterprises" will take place on July 20, 2010, at 11:00, at Congress Hotel. The speakers are Dr. Heghine Manasyan and Yevgenya Paturyan.

Presentation: Corruption in Armenia. 2009 Surveys on Households and Enterprises
07/16/10

A presentation on "Corruption in Armenia: 2009 Surveys of Households and Enterprises" addressed to public officials will be conducted by Dr. Heghine Manasyan and Yevgenya Paturyan on July 16, 2010 at Congress Hotel, Yerevan.

Orientation Training: How to Find Research Resources (Media Related)?
07/14/10

An Orientation Training on “How to Find Research Resources (media related)?” will take place on July 14th, at 14:00 in CRRC-Armenia, Abovyan 52, Room 305. The training will be delivered by Gohar Khachatryan. Ms. Khachatryan holds Master’s Degree in Political Science and International Affairs from American University of Armenia.

Modern Economic Growth Theory: Models and Empirical Implications
07/13/10

Modern Economic Growth Theory: Models and Empirical Implications

CRRC-Armenia invites applications from researchers, university staff, PhD students and interested others who have at least a basic knowledge of modern macroeconomic and econometric techniques, STATA software, a good grasp of mathematics and ability to understand English, to participate in a methodology oriented course/training “Modern Economic Growth Theory: Models and Empirical Implications” conducted by Mr. Vahagn Jerbashian.

Dates: July 13th – 23rd, 2010
Time: 16.00-18.00
Total course duration: 20 hours
Location: CRRC-Armenia, 3rd floor, Room 309
Language: English, with Armenian comments and short explanations when necessary

Overview:
The course covers some advanced topics from modern economic growth theory. These topics primarily include the capital variety models with horizontal product differentiation. In the theoretical section, the course first introduces the neoclassical models. It briefly covers the Solow-Swan and the Ramsey growth models, which are the keystones of the neoclassical growth theory and are assumed to be well known amongst the audience. The course, then, identifies the weaknesses of these growth models. It suggests ways to overcome those weaknesses and proceeds to growth models implemented nowadays.  In the empirical section the focus of the course is not on a quantitative analysis, but on the ways of devising an empirical specification from the theoretical arguments. For more details see the course description attached.

Outline of the Course

1. Brief introduction to growth theory, Solow-Swan and Ramsey models and their weaknesses (2 lectures, 2 hours each)
2. Romer (1986) and Lucas (1988) endogenous growth models (2 lectures, 1.5 hours each)
3. Romer (1990) and Jones (1995) models (2 lectures, 2 hours each)
4. Smulders and van de Klundert (1995) model (2 lectures, 1.5 hours each)
5. Empirical section - the empirical specification of Roller & Waverman (2001), 3SLS and GMM techniques, replication of Roller & Waverman (2001), and its weaknesses (3 lectures, 1.5 hours each)
6. Concluding remarks - my own research (1 lecture, 1.5 hours)

Vahagn Jerbashian is a doctoral student in Economics at The Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education Economics Institute (Prague, Czech Republic) a joined program of Charles University and Czech Academy of Science. He has received his MA in Economics from the same program and has already co-authored a few publications. He has also been a recipient of several grants and scholarships related to his academic career.

Application: To apply to this training, please follow the link and fill in the information required by July 6th, 2010

 https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHhZT3VBQjBySUV0SHl0dTN2WlNPS1E6MA

The Kura Araxes Culture in Regional Context with Special Reference to Shengavit
07/06/10

A lecture on “The Kura Araxes Culture in Regional Context with Special Reference to Shengavit” will be delivered by Professor Mitchell Rothman, Widener University (USA) on July 6, 16:00-17:30, CRRC-Armenia (English).

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Fellowship presentation “The Role of International Donor Support in Promoting Civic Advocacy in Post Soviet Armenia”
06/29/10

Fellowship presentation “The Role of International Donor Support in Promoting Civic Advocacy in Post Soviet Armenia” will be conducted by Kristina Hovhannisyan on June 29, 2010 at 16:00, at CRRC-Armenia (Armenian).

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Fellowship presentation “Orientation of Armenia’s Schoolchildren of Upper Grades Towards Higher Education: A Study of Motives and Values Using the Case of Yerevan”
06/22/10

Fellowship presentation “Orientation of Armenia’s Schoolchildren of Upper Grades Towards Higher Education: A Study of Motives and Values Using the Case of Yerevan”  will be conducted by Anna Harutyunyan on June 22, 2010 at 16:00, at CRRC-Armenia (Armenian).

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A lecture "Better Regulation and Less Red Tape Drive Economic Development"
06/08/10

A lecture "Better Regulation and Less Red Tape Drive Economic Development" will be conducted by  Mr. Pekka Lindroos on June 8, 2010, at 15.00 – 16.30, at CRRC-Armenia (English)

Fellowship presentation
05/31/10

Fellowship presentation "Towards the Result Based Utility Sector in Armenia: Case of Drinking Water Supply Services" will be conducted by Liana Mkhitaryan on May 31, 2010 at 16:00-17:30, at CRRC-Armenia (Armenian).

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