BeNA Skills Camp on ChatGPT for Economic Research

Event Details:

• Dates & Times:
  • Friday, October 4th: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday, October 7th: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Location: DIW Berlin, Karl Popper Room
• Evening Program: Join us for a group dinner on Friday evening to network and discuss ideas in a relaxed setting.

Camp Overview:

This Skills Camp will likely consist of five in-depth lectures and a brainstorming session. Below is a preliminary outline of the camp. Details are still subject to change and can be adjusted to the ideas and wishes of the camp participants.

1. Lecture 1: How can LLMs make you more productive?
   Discover how large language models (LLMs) can enhance productivity in your research. Applications include coding assistance, translations, language editing, and generating new research questions.
2. Lecture 2: Prompt Engineering and Best Practices
   Learn techniques for crafting effective prompts and explore best practices to avoid common pitfalls when working with AI.
3. Lecture 3: Working with the API
   Gain practical knowledge on scaling your projects using the OpenAI API through example-driven instruction.
4. Lecture 4: Applications in Economics: A Review of the Literature
   Review key studies that utilize AI in generating and analyzing data and studies that investigate the labor market effects of AI.
5. Lecture 5: Research Applications
   Explore the use of AI tools in conducting qualitative interviews and studying news preferences.

Interactive Brainstorming Session:

We plan to conclude the camp with a brainstorming session where participants can develop ideas for integrating AI into their current research projects. This session aims to spark collaboration and inspire innovative approaches to economic research.