What is Economics in Global Logistics?
Week 1 Week 2 Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for business professionals aiming to improve their logistics, supply chain or distribution skills, especially in costing and pricing of logistics services. Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
Topics Covered- Outline a definition of economics and the issues of scarcity
- Recognise the importance of opportunity cost economics
- Identify factors of production and types of markets
- Recognise the operation of a simple economy
- Recognise transport’s role in economic development
- Explain the importance of profit maximisation and markets
- Recognise different economic markets
- Recognise how market structures influence transport markets
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | May 18 (209 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Coventry University via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Nick Wright |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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| Rating | Not enough ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 3 hours per week |
| Starts | May 18 (209 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $74 |
| From | Coventry University via FutureLearn |
| Instructor | Nick Wright |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Business |
| Tags | Business & Management |
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