Revenue Forecasting and Analysis
The course, presented by the IMF Fiscal Affairs Department, provides hands-on learning to help students build foundational knowledge of the various quantitative models and techniques that can be used to forecast revenues and conduct tax policy analysis, while also exploring related issues such as the characteristics of a sound institutional framework and the key principles of tax policymaking.
Income forecasting is the practice of estimating future government revenue streams using analytical approaches. It not only assists policymakers in developing solid public policies, but it also helps them plan public spending based on predicted income. Even while governments generate income from a variety of sources, taxes are often the most significant. As a result, the emphasis of this course is on estimating and assessing tax income.
This course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the different mathematical models and approaches required to anticipate revenues and undertake tax policy research. It will also cover related issues such as the features of a solid institutional structure and tax policy ideas.
This course offers:
- Institution: IMFx
- Subject: Economics & Finance
- Level: Intermediate
- Prerequisites: Some knowledge of taxation and/or economics is helpful. Basic Microsoft Excel skills and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection are essential.
- Language: English
- Video Transcript: English
Edx rating: 4.6/5
Enroll here: https://www.edx.org/course/revenue-forecasting-and-analysis