Why Learn About Market Forces in Economics?
Why Learn About Market Forces in Economics?
In today's fast-paced digital world, understanding the dynamics of economics, particularly market forces, is more crucial than ever. Markets shift rapidly, and staying ahead requires quick, informed decisions. Our course on "Market Forces of Demand, Supply, and Equilibrium" delves deep into the core of how economic changes impact consumer and producer behavior. It's essential to grasp these fundamental concepts to analyze and predict market trends effectively.
Course Design: Simplifying Complex Economic Concepts
This course is meticulously structured to simplify complex economic theories, focusing on key areas like market competition, demand, supply, and market equilibrium. We use real-world case studies, practical tips, and clear illustrations to demonstrate how these forces interact in various industries worldwide. You'll learn how market prices are established and adjusted, ensuring efficient resource allocation.
Course Structure: Engaging and Interactive Learning
The course is divided into 8 comprehensive sections, each breaking down intricate economics concepts into manageable chunks. We've tailored video lengths to optimize engagement, aligning with learning psychology and attention spans. Regular quizzes reinforce your understanding, paving the way to successfully complete the final assignment for certification.
Our Goal: Making Economics Accessible to All
We aim to make learning economics straightforward and enjoyable, regardless of your background. Our approach is to simplify complex theories, enabling quick and easy comprehension.
Incorporating Diverse Learning Styles
We cater to various learning preferences:
Visual Learning: Engaging videos and informative graphs.
Audio Learning: High-quality narrations complement our visual materials.
Reading & Writing: Comprehensive downloadable articles, presentations, and case studies.
Evrim Kanbur, your course instructor, is not only academically accomplished with a degree in Economics and a master's in Finance, Banking, and Risk Management but also brings a wealth of practical experience from a global perspective. Her diverse professional journey includes auditing at Deloitte, Business Development Management at Riot Games, and entrepreneurship in China's dynamic market. This unique blend of roles has given her a profound understanding of the global and local business landscapes, making her adept at navigating the complexities of glocal economics.
Evrim's expertise extends to her work as an educator and consultant. She has taught economics and business in international settings and contributed significantly to prestigious institutions like Alibaba Business School and Taobao Education. Evrim has also shared her knowledge as an Adjunct Faculty Lecturer at several renowned universities such as Shanghai Jiatong University EBA Program, Skema Business School and Singapore Social Sciences University. Her insights are particularly valuable for understanding how market forces operate in different economic environments.
Join Evrim on this journey to unravel the intricacies of market forces in economics, and gain insights into navigating the global and local (glocal) business contexts, a skill crucial for today's interconnected economic landscape.
This quiz has 15 questions.
First 10 questions are about choosing the right answer to fill in the blanks and to answer a direct question.
Last 5 questions are case study questions related with what happens in a given market whether it’s a ‘movement along the curve’ or a ‘shift’ and the reasoning behind it. These questions may require you to take notes and evaluate the changes on a graph to find the right answer.
There are two close choices in each of these questions. One is the right answer and the other one serves as a trap. If you fall into the trap, we highly suggest you to revisit the concepts when you get a chance and if you have any questions, please consider asking us in the Q&A. We’re always here for you.
In order to complete this course fully and to receive the course completion certificate, these questions need to be completed fully.
Good luck, you got this!
This quiz has 15 questions.
First 8 questions are about choosing the right answer to fill in the blanks and to answer a direct question.
Last 7 questions are case study questions related with what happens in a given market whether it’s a ‘movement along the curve’ or a ‘shift’ and the reasoning behind it. These questions may require you to take notes and evaluate the changes on a graph to find the right answer.
There are two close choices in each of these questions. One is the right answer and one serves as a trap. If you fall into the trap, we highly suggest you to revisit the concepts when you get a chance and if you have any questions, please consider asking us in the Q&A. We’re always here for you.
In order to complete this course fully and to receive the course completion certificate, these questions need to be completed fully.
Good luck, you got this!
This quiz has 15 questions.
First 9 questions are about choosing the right answer to fill in the blanks and to answer a direct question.
Last 6 questions are case study questions related with what happens in a given market whether it’s a ‘movement along the curve’ or a ‘shift’ and the reasoning behind it. These questions may require you to take notes and evaluate the changes on a graph to find the right answer.
There are two close choices in each of these questions. One is the right answer and one serves as a trap. If you fall into the trap, we highly suggest you to revisit the concepts when you get a chance. Especially starting from question 10, you can see the explanations of the right answers. If you have any questions, please consider asking us in the Q&A section. We’re always here for you.
In order to receive the course completion certificate, these questions need to be completed fully.
Good luck, you got this!
This quiz has 10 questions. There are two close choices in each of these questions. One is the right answer and the other one serves as a trap. If you fall into the trap, we highly suggest you to revisit the concepts when you get a chance and if you have any questions, please consider asking us in the Q&A section. We’re always here for you.
In order to complete this course fully and to receive the course completion certificate, this quiz needs to be completed fully.
Good luck, you got this!
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