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Economics courses on Coursera offer a range of concepts and analytical tools for understanding economic dynamics: Fundamental principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics . Analytical techniques for evaluating economic policies and their impacts on markets and societies. Understanding of global economic systems and the factors that influence economic growth. Skills in using statistical and econometric methods to analyze economic data. Knowledge of behavioral economics and its application to consumer decision-making. Economic modeling and forecasting to predict trends and inform strategic decisions. Insights into development economics, including strategies for addressing poverty and inequality.

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Studying economics on Coursera can prepare you for a range of career opportunities in various sectors: Economic Analyst: Analyze economic conditions to guide business strategies and policy decisions. Financial Consultant: Provide advice on investments, market trends, and economic planning. Policy Advisor: Develop and assess public policies based on economic theories and data. Market Research Analyst: Study market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. Academic Researcher: Conduct research to advance understanding of economic phenomena and influence academic and practical approaches to economics.

Best Economics Courses & Certificates [2025]

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University of Pennsylvania
Microeconomics: The Power of Markets
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making
4.7
Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
1.6K reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Yale University
Narrative Economics
Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Storytelling, Data Storytelling, Economics, Economic Development, Financial Forecasting, Forecasting, Socioeconomics, Social Studies, Consumer Behaviour, Analysis, Complex Problem Solving
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
830 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Microeconomics Principles
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Behavioral Economics, Policy Analysis, Business Operations, Price Negotiation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Strategy, Public Policies, Competitive Analysis, Resource Allocation, Decision Making, Market Analysis, Cost Benefit Analysis, Environmental Issue
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.3K reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months
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Columbia University
Economics of Money and Banking
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Derivatives, Financial Systems, Balance Sheet, Financial Market, Payment Systems, Banking, Capital Markets, Economics, Market Liquidity, Financial Regulation, Finance, Market Dynamics
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
1.7K reviews
Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months
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Rice University
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Investments, Labor Relations, Financial Market, Financial Regulations
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Rice University
A Story of Economics: A Principles Tale
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Market Dynamics, Economic Development, Game Theory, Financial Policy, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Business Metrics, Public Policies, Performance Metric, International Finance, Fiscal Management, Consumer Behaviour, Investments, Labor Relations
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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Rice University
Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You
Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Tax, Market Analysis, International Relations, Operating Cost, Policy Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making
4.9
Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Microeconomics Principles
Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Resource Allocation, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
3.3K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks
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O.P. Jindal Global University
Business Economics
Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Sustainable Development, Game Theory, Business, Market Analysis, Production Process, Strategic Decision-Making
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Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months
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Erasmus University Rotterdam
Introduction to Economic Theories
Skills you'll gain: Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Market, Economics, Market Analysis, Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Supply And Demand, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making
4.5
Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
367 reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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University of Pennsylvania
Microeconomics: When Markets Fail
Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Economics, Socioeconomics, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Market Share, Business Economics, Tax, Public Policies, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Cost Benefit Analysis
4.8
Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
654 reviews
Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months
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Stanford University
Game Theory
Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Strategic Decision-Making, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms
4.6
Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
4.9K reviews
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months