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The Economics of AI (Coursera)

The course introduces you to cutting-edge research in the economics of AI and the implications for economic growth and labor markets. We start by analyzing the nature of intelligence and information theory. Then we connect our analysis to modeling production and technological change in economics, and how these processes [...]

Model Thinking (Coursera)

We live in a complex world with diverse people, firms, and governments whose behaviors aggregate to produce novel, unexpected phenomena. We see political uprisings, market crashes, and a never ending array of social trends. How do we make sense of it? Models. Evidence shows that people who think with [...]

Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Down to Business (Coursera)
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In this second portion of the three-course specialization covering economics, we're going to be focusing on Microeconomics or the business side of things. This course is also based heavily on my ECON 100 course that I teach here at Rice University. Through lectures, short quizzes, problem sets, and discussions [...]

Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture (Coursera)
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Take a trip with me in this the third and final course of this Economics 100 Specialization which is a direct adaptation from one of my courses I teach at Rice University. Specifically, in this course we're going to be focusing on Macroeconomics. What is Macroeconomics you might be [...]

Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing (Coursera)

Mar 18th 2024
Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part II - Maximize Social Wellbeing (Coursera)
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If you really care about the big questions in the economies and societies of the 21st century, such as distributive justice - namely, inequality of income or wealth, and its correlation with economic growth - this course is meant for you. The knowledge you will gain can truly change [...]

China’s Economic Transformation Part 1: Economic Reform and Growth in China (Coursera)

In 1978, after nearly 30 years of socialist planning under Mao Zedong, China was one of the world’s poorest countries, saddled with an inefficient, inward-looking economy. Today, China is an upper-middle income country and the world’s largest trading nation, contributing more to global economic growth than any other nation. [...]

Economic Growth and Distributive Justice Part I -The Role of the State (Coursera)

If you really care about the big questions in the economies and societies of the 21st century, such as distributive justice - namely, inequality of income or wealth, and its correlation with economic growth - this course is meant for you. The knowledge you will gain can truly change [...]

Decent work and economic growth: Achieving SDG 8 (edX)

In the pursuit of decent work and economic growth, it is essential to understand the drivers of informality and structural transformation, the movement of workers, and changes in inequality during economic development. This course shares research to support policymaking for achieving SDG 8.

Vision 2030 (edX)

Humanity is facing major global challenges and contradictions: increasing wealth but growing inequality; overconsumption on the one hand; malnutrition on the other; rising economic growth and extreme environmental degradation. Where can we start to solve these problems?

Financial Development and Financial Inclusion (edX)

Learn how to develop an efficient, inclusive and stable financial sector that is essential for a thriving economy. This course was developed by the IMF in collaboration with the European Investment Bank. Higher rates of financial inclusion and financial market development mean more prosperous societies. But how to make [...]