This is the first of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will employ a non-technical approach to analyze how governments use policy to influence a country's economy. Upon completing the course you should be able to discuss national debts and deficits, examine fiscal and monetary policy and their appropriateness to the situation of an economy, and anticipate the results of fiscal and monetary policies and structural reform on a country. These concepts will give you the tools to develop your own position in many current economic debates, such as fiscal stimulus vs. austerity, the merits of quantitative easing, the need for higher interest rates or the future growth path of many modern economies.
This course is part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Macroeconomy Overview
The Fiscal Policy Tool
Deficits, Debts, Myths and Realities
Monetary Policy
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The teacher is great. The material is easy to understand. I have found myself reading news I wouldn't have cared about in the past. I am glad I took this course.
Course was excellent
visual aids were very good
Good pace and very clear explanation
I really enjoyed and learned a lot
Strongly recommend
Easy paced course. I am not from an economics background, yet this course generated enough interest and pushed me through. Would definitely recommend!
This is a very good economic course that is conducted excellently by Prof. Gayle Allard. She explains all the topics with useful insights and easy to understand.
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