Stress Testing Inflation Scenarios: Advanced Risk Assessment and Forecasting Training Course

Introduction

In an era of heightened economic volatility, stress testing inflation scenarios has become an essential tool for policymakers, financial institutions, and businesses. Unexpected shocks—such as commodity price surges, supply chain disruptions, global crises, and fiscal imbalances—can significantly alter inflation trajectories. Understanding how inflation behaves under stress-tested scenarios provides a powerful framework for preparing risk-mitigation strategies and shaping more resilient policies.

The Stress Testing Inflation Scenarios: Advanced Risk Assessment and Forecasting Training Course offers participants in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills to design, conduct, and interpret inflation stress tests. This program blends economic theory, quantitative modeling, and real-world applications, equipping participants to anticipate risks, strengthen decision-making, and enhance resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience:

  • Central bank economists and monetary policy advisors
  • Risk managers and financial analysts
  • Government officials in finance and planning departments
  • Professionals in international financial and development institutions
  • Academic researchers in economics and finance
  • Data scientists and quantitative modelers

Course Objectives:

  1. Understand the concept and purpose of stress testing inflation scenarios
  2. Identify sources of inflationary shocks and vulnerabilities
  3. Apply econometric and simulation models for stress testing
  4. Design macroeconomic and sectoral stress-testing frameworks
  5. Incorporate uncertainty and volatility into inflation models
  6. Evaluate the impact of global and domestic shocks on inflation
  7. Improve scenario-building and forecasting skills
  8. Strengthen communication of stress-test results for policy and strategy
  9. Build resilience through robust inflation risk management approaches
  10. Gain practical experience through real-world stress-testing exercises

Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Stress Testing Inflation

  • Concept and relevance
  • Historical evolution of stress testing
  • Role in risk management
  • Application in monetary policy
  • Case examples

Module 2: Inflation Dynamics in Uncertain Environments

  • Drivers of inflation volatility
  • Emerging risks and disruptions
  • Cyclical vs structural shocks
  • Role of global linkages
  • Lessons from past crises

Module 3: Fundamentals of Scenario Analysis

  • Defining baseline vs stressed scenarios
  • Key variables to stress test
  • Building hypothetical vs historical scenarios
  • Macro vs micro perspectives
  • Advantages and limitations

Module 4: Identifying Inflationary Risk Factors

  • Commodity and energy shocks
  • Exchange rate fluctuations
  • Wage pressures and labor markets
  • Fiscal policy shifts
  • External shocks and spillovers

Module 5: Econometric Models for Stress Testing

  • VAR and SVAR models
  • DSGE frameworks
  • Time-series approaches
  • Nonlinear modeling techniques
  • Practical applications

Module 6: Simulation-Based Approaches

  • Monte Carlo simulations
  • Bootstrapping methods
  • Stochastic volatility modeling
  • Stress probability distributions
  • Scenario calibration

Module 7: Macro-Financial Linkages in Stress Testing

  • Inflation and financial stability
  • Interest rate shocks
  • Credit and liquidity channels
  • Asset price responses
  • Feedback loops

Module 8: Sectoral Stress Testing

  • Housing and real estate sector impacts
  • Food and energy price volatility
  • Manufacturing and trade channels
  • Labor market dynamics
  • Services sector effects

Module 9: High-Frequency Data in Stress Testing

  • Role of real-time indicators
  • Digital economy data sources
  • Nowcasting under stress
  • Online price collection methods
  • Integrating big data

Module 10: Designing Inflation Stress-Test Frameworks

  • Steps in framework development
  • Scenario selection and justification
  • Quantitative tools and datasets
  • Calibration and validation
  • Case study analysis

Module 11: Global Shocks and Spillover Effects

  • Cross-border inflationary pressures
  • Imported inflation risks
  • Capital flows and currency shocks
  • Global supply chain disruptions
  • International comparisons

Module 12: Policy Responses to Stress-Test Outcomes

  • Monetary policy adjustments
  • Fiscal policy interventions
  • Macroprudential measures
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Coordinated global responses

Module 13: Communicating Stress-Test Results

  • Transparency in reporting
  • Using ranges vs point estimates
  • Visualizing uncertainty
  • Policy communication strategies
  • Best practices

Module 14: Evaluating Stress-Test Effectiveness

  • Performance metrics
  • Back-testing with historical crises
  • Benchmarking against global standards
  • Addressing model limitations
  • Continuous improvement strategies

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport Pick Up is provided by the institute. Accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com. For More Details call: +254-114-087-180

 

 

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