Thinking Like an Economist for Everyone

Thinking Like an Economist for Everyone, available at $44.99, has an average rating of 4.46, with 19 lectures, 3 quizzes, based on 59 reviews, and has 408 subscribers.

You will learn about The Economist's Perspective: Understand how economists function as scientists & policy advisors, applying systematic and methodical thinking to economic issues. Scientific Approach in Economics: Explore how economists use the scientific method for research and analysis, similar to disciplines like physics and biology. Assumptions & Models: The importance of assumptions & models in simplifying complex economic phenomena, & learn to apply these concepts to real-world situations Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics: Gain an understanding of the differences and interconnections between microeconomics & macroeconomics. Economists as Policy Makers: Learn how to make informed decisions and analyze economic policies using principles of economics. Economic Policy in Action: Examine real-life case studies showing the interaction of economics and politics, & the challenges in implementing economic policies. Positive vs. Normative Analysis: Understand the difference between positive statements (descriptive) and normative statements (prescriptive) in economics. Graphing and Data Interpretation: Master the art of using graphs to represent economic data & relationships, & learn to avoid common pitfalls in interpretation. Exploring Economic Growth and Trade-offs: Study key concepts like the Production Possibilities Frontier to understand economic trade-offs, efficiency, & growth. This course is ideal for individuals who are You're just starting your journey in economics or You're a business professional craving deeper insights into the minds of economists or You're simply curious about the way economists think It is particularly useful for You're just starting your journey in economics or You're a business professional craving deeper insights into the minds of economists or You're simply curious about the way economists think.

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Title: Thinking Like an Economist for Everyone

Price: $44.99

Average Rating: 4.46

Number of Lectures: 19

Number of Quizzes: 3

Number of Published Lectures: 19

Number of Published Quizzes: 3

Number of Curriculum Items: 23

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 23

Original Price: $59.99

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What You Will Learn

The Economist's Perspective: Understand how economists function as scientists & policy advisors, applying systematic and methodical thinking to economic issues.
Scientific Approach in Economics: Explore how economists use the scientific method for research and analysis, similar to disciplines like physics and biology.
Assumptions & Models: The importance of assumptions & models in simplifying complex economic phenomena, & learn to apply these concepts to real-world situations
Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics: Gain an understanding of the differences and interconnections between microeconomics & macroeconomics.
Economists as Policy Makers: Learn how to make informed decisions and analyze economic policies using principles of economics.
Economic Policy in Action: Examine real-life case studies showing the interaction of economics and politics, & the challenges in implementing economic policies.
Positive vs. Normative Analysis: Understand the difference between positive statements (descriptive) and normative statements (prescriptive) in economics.
Graphing and Data Interpretation: Master the art of using graphs to represent economic data & relationships, & learn to avoid common pitfalls in interpretation.
Exploring Economic Growth and Trade-offs: Study key concepts like the Production Possibilities Frontier to understand economic trade-offs, efficiency, & growth.

Who Should Attend

You're just starting your journey in economics
You're a business professional craving deeper insights into the minds of economists
You're simply curious about the way economists think

Target Audiences

You're just starting your journey in economics
You're a business professional craving deeper insights into the minds of economists
You're simply curious about the way economists think

Ever wondered how the mind of an economist ticks? Intrigued by how they dissect complex markets, forecast trends, and navigate the corporate world with ease? ‘Thinking Like an Economist’ is a cornerstone in the vast structure of economics and business.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is a treasure trove for everyone – whether you’re just starting in economics, a business professional craving deeper insights into the minds of economists, an aspiring student, or simply curious about the way economists think. It’s crafted to add value to everyone’s learning path.

Meet Your Instructor: Evrim

Hi, I’m Evrim! With my journey spanning from auditing at Deloitte to shaping business strategies at Riot Games, and nurturing entrepreneurs in China, I bring a diverse blend of real-world experience and academic insight. I’ve had the joy of teaching over 100,000 students, and now, I can’t wait to embark on this learning adventure with you.

Course Highlights

Delve into the world where economists are the detectives of our economy – testing theories and analyzing data. We’ll unravel how economists serve as both scientists and policy advisors, and why their views sometimes converge and other times diverge. By the end, you’ll be thinking like an economist.

Affordable and Impactful Learning

We believe in democratizing knowledge. This course offers you a premium learning experience at an accessible price, empowering you to make informed and strategic decisions in the corporate world.

What Will You Gain?

By the end of ‘Thinking Like an Economist’, you’ll have a transformed perspective on business and economics. You’ll not just understand but also apply economic principles to analyze situations, predict outcomes, and make data-driven decisions.

Q&A Forum and Interactive Learning

Got questions? Dive into our interactive Q&A Forum. It’s your space to engage, discuss, and learn from a community of peers and experts. Your learning journey is supported every step of the way.

No Economics Background? No Problem!

Don’t worry if you’re new to economics. This course is designed to be intuitive and engaging, regardless of your prior experience. It’s about building knowledge and skills from the ground up.

Join Us!

Ready to think like an economist and reshape how you view the business world? Enroll in ‘Thinking Like an Economist’ todayand unlock the economist in you. I’ll see you inside!

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction to Thinking Like an Economist

Lecture 1: Introduction to Thinking Like an Economist

Chapter 2: The Economist as Scientist

Lecture 1: The Scientific Method of Economists: Observation, Theory and Testing

Lecture 2: The Role of Assumptions in Economics

Lecture 3: Introduction to Economic Models

Lecture 4: The First Economic Model: The Circular Flow Diagram

Lecture 5: The Second Economic Model: The Production Possibilities Frontier

Lecture 6: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

Chapter 3: The Economist as Policy Adviser

Lecture 1: Positive versus Normative Analysis

Lecture 2: The Impact of Economists in Policy-Making at the White House

Lecture 3: Economists' Advice isn't Always Followed & Here is "Why" with 3 Real-World Cases

Lecture 4: The Real-World Case Study: Turkey 2020-2024

Chapter 4: Why Do Economists Disagree?

Lecture 1: Why Economists Disagree

Lecture 2: The Real-World Case Study: Montpellier's Free Public Transport

Chapter 5: Graphing in Economics

Lecture 1: Graphs of a Single Variable: Pie Chart, Bar Graph and Time-Series Graph

Lecture 2: Graphs of Two Variables: Understanding the Coordinate System in Economics

Lecture 3: Slope and Correlation in Economics

Lecture 4: Cause and Effect, Reverse Casuality in Economics and Real-World Case Studies

Chapter 6: Final Assignment

Chapter 7: Congratulations

Lecture 1: Congratulations!

Chapter 8: BONUS

Lecture 1: BONUS

Instructors

Evrim Kanbur
Entrepreneur | Lecturer | Keynote Speaker | Consultant

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