
About Course
This course covers a wide range of macroeconomic topics, including economic principles, monetary policy, government budgets, exchange rates, international trade, and globalization. By the end of this course, you will have a strong understanding of how economic policies influence real-world decision-making.
What Will You Learn?
- Gain a Strong Understanding of Economic Systems: You will learn how economies function at the national and global levels. You will understand key concepts such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
- Improve Personal Financial Decision-Making: You will learn how interest rates, taxation, and inflation impact your savings, investments, and purchasing power. You can apply economic principles to make smarter financial choices in your daily life.
- Analyze Government Policies & Their Impact: You will be able to examine how fiscal and monetary policies influence economic stability, and understand the role of government interventions and central banks in managing economic fluctuations.
- Develop Critical Thinking on Global Economic Issues: You will explore topics such as international trade, exchange rates, and globalization, as well as assess how global events and policies impact economies worldwide.
- Enhance Your Career & Business Knowledge: You will gain insights into economic trends that influence businesses and job markets, and build a foundation for careers in business, finance, government, or policy-making.
- Prepare for Advanced Studies in Economics & Business: You will establish a solid groundwork for further studies in economics, business, finance, and international trade, and strengthen your analytical and problem-solving skills for academic and professional success.
Course Content
Week 01: Introduction
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Learning Guide
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Self-introduction Post
Week 02: What is economics and why is it important?
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: What is economics and why is it important?
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Audio Podcast: Understanding Macroeconomics
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 03: Money and Banking
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: What is economics and why is it important?
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Audio Podcast: The Functions of Money and the Role of Banks
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 04: Monetary Policy and Bank Regulations
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: Monetary Policy & Bank Regulations
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Audio Podcast: Monetary Policy: Controlling the Economy Through Money Supply
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 05: Exchange Rate Policies
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: Understanding Exchange Rates
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Audio Podcast: Exchange Rate Policy
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 06: Government Budgets and Fiscal Policy
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: Government Budget and Fiscal Policy
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Audio Podcast: Government Spending and Taxation
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 07: Mid-Term Review and Preparation
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Mid-Term Review and Preparation
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Practice Mid-Term Exam
Week 08: Mid-Term Written Exam
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Part 01: General Questions (35 Points)
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Part 02: Essay Question (15 Points)
Week 09: The Impact of Government Borrowing
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: The Impact of Government Borrowing
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Audio Podcast: The Impact of Government Borrowing
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 10: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: Macroeconomic Policy
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Audio Podcast: Macroeconomic Policy Around the World
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 11: International Trade
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: T
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Audio Podcast: The Benefits of Reducing Barriers
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 12: Globalization and Protectionism
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: T
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Audio Podcast: Globalization and Protectionism
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 13: Economic Growth and Development
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Learning Guide
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Discussion Post
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Video Lecture: T
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Audio Podcast: Economic Growth and Development
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Practice Quiz
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Portfolio Activity
Week 14: Final Review and Preparation
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Final Exam Review and Preparation
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Practice Mid-Term Exam
Week 15: Final Written Exam
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Part 01: General Questions (35 Points)
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Part 02: Essay Question (15 Points)
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