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A Story of Economics

A Principles Tale

James DeNicco

This Specialization is intended for anyone who is seeking to develop a working knowledge of the ins and outs of economics. Through 3 courses, we will cover the basics of economics, microeconomics and macroeconomics and hopefully prepare you to analyze business decisions, various economic policies, and the benefits of global trade. Will finishing this Specialization make you the next Alan Greenspan, Janet Yellen, or Jay Powell? No. Well, not immediately, but it would be a great first step!

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Three courses

Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

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Economics and economic theory are fundamental to decision making in business, policy, and everyday life. This course covers the introduction to the basic concepts of microeconomics and macroeconomics.

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Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business

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In this second course of the three-course specialization covering economics, we're going to be focusing on Microeconomics or the business side of things. We're going to take a look at subjects such as costs of production, perfect competition, monopolies, monopolistic competition, oligopolies, and household choices.

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Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

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Take a trip with me in this course on Macroeconomics, the study of national economies. We'll examine measures of economic health and policies to improve it. By the end, you'll be able to analyze economic news and understand the costs and benefits of economic policy.

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Rice University

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James DeNicco

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