Economics and Society with Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman teaches you the economic theories that drive history, policy, and help explain the world around you.
Overview
For Nobel Prize-winner Paul Krugman, economics is not a set of answers—it’s a way of understanding the world. In his economics MasterClass, Paul teaches you the principles that shape political and social issues, including access to health care, the tax debate, globalization, and political polarization. Heighten your ability to read between the lines and decipher the underlying economics at play.
Here’s what you’ll discover inside this video masterclass:
- Learn from a Nobel Laureate: Paul Krugman is a Nobel Prize-winning economist with deep insights into global economics.
- Simplified Complex Concepts: Krugman breaks down difficult economic principles into understandable lessons, making economics accessible.
- Real-World Applications: Understand how economic theories apply to real-world issues like healthcare, inequality, and globalization.
- Insights into Crises: Learn about the causes and solutions to financial crises, including the 2008 global economic downturn.
- Understand Inequality: Krugman explains the growing gap between the rich and poor and its societal impacts.
- Macroeconomic Fundamentals: Get a solid foundation in macroeconomics, including monetary policy and the role of central banks.
- Critical Thinking Skills: Krugman encourages students to think like economists, fostering critical analysis of current events.
- Understanding Global Trade: Gain insights into the dynamics of trade, including issues related to globalization and China’s role.
- Economic Literacy: Develop the ability to read between the lines in economic news and policy discussions.
- Practical Skills: Learn to approach and solve economic problems with the tools and perspectives of a seasoned economist.
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- Asynchronous Access: You can view the content at any time, without needing to be in a live class.
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- Structured Content: Courses are usually divided into modules or lessons with a logical sequence, making step-by-step learning easier.
- Additional Material: Courses (often) include supplementary resources such as readings, presentations, videos, and exercises that can be downloaded.
- Autonomy: You have control over your learning pace, allowing you to progress faster or take more time according to your availability.
- Limited Interactivity: Real-time interaction with the instructor is not mandatory or is minimal, although some courses may include forums or discussion groups for questions.
- Assessments: They may include quizzes, exams, or other forms of evaluation to measure your progress.
- Certification: All our courses offer the possibility of purchasing a completion diploma that you can download and share on your resume, LinkedIn, and social networks.
- Updates: Our recorded courses are periodically updated to reflect changes in content or in the field of study.
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