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EUROMOD - Tax-benefit microsimulation model for the European Union

EUROMOD on-site training Autumn 2024

  • Past Event
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  • JRC Seville

The course will be held on 16, 17 and 18 October 2024 in hybrid format: at the premises of JRC-Seville (application period closed) and online (links can be found below, in each of the days). It will include the following contents:

  • 16 October
    • 10:00-13:00 CEST: Session 1. Microsimulation models and introduction to EUROMOD; EUROMOD language; Handling errors
    • 14:30-17:30 CEST: Session 2. Variable types; Defining tax units, constants and income lists
  • 17 October
    • 10:00-13:00 CEST: Session 3. Simulation of consumption taxes in EUROMOD
    • 14:30-17:30 CEST: Session 4. Policy functions Elig, ArithOp & Allocate
  • 18 October 
    • 10:00-13:00 CEST: Session 5. Policy functions BenCalc & SchedCalc
    • 14:30-17:30 CEST: Session 6. System function DefOutput; Uprating indices

The course will combine lectures with live demonstrations of the model. Participants will also have the opportunity to carry out a number of hands-on exercises to test and refine their understanding of the model. Please note that due to data access restrictions, during the course we will be using hypothetical datasets. No access to microdata on actual households will be granted on the basis of taking part to the course.

The training is targeted to new and potential users of EUROMOD. It does not assume any previous knowledge of the model, but a background in the use of microdata and distributional analysis will help to make the most of it.

We also wish to inform that a training dedicated to the simulation of consumption taxes in EUROMOD will take place later on this year, dates still to be decided.

Getting ready for the training

  • You will need to install the most recent version of the EUROMOD software, available here. Users of the European Commission internal network can install EUROMOD installer v3.7.6 directly from the EC store (a brief guide describing the process here).
  • Additionally, we will use the EUROMOD model, a set of xml files that has to be copied to your computer. In particular, we will use model I6.0++, a specific version created for training purposes. You can download it here. For session 3 (simulation of consumption taxes) we will be using model J0.1+, which can be downloaded here.  
  • Follow the instructions here to install software and model.
  • Download the training material that will be used in the course.

If you have any questions or suggestions, do not hesitate to contact us.