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Public Economics Courses

Public economics courses can help you learn about government policies, taxation, public spending, and their impacts on economic efficiency and equity. You can build skills in cost-benefit analysis, fiscal policy evaluation, and understanding the role of public goods in the economy. Many courses introduce tools like econometric software for analyzing data and modeling economic scenarios, as well as methods for assessing the effectiveness of various public programs.

Popular Public Economics Courses and Certifications


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    University of Washington

    Business English Communication Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Negotiation, Telephone Skills, Proposal Writing, Presentations, Events and Conferences, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Event Planning, Sales Presentations, Event Management, Proposal Development, Peer Review, Business Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Outbound Calls, English Language

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Influencing People Without Authority

    Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Constructive Feedback, Storytelling, Decision Making, Professional Networking, Public Speaking, Non-Verbal Communication, Creative Thinking, Self-Awareness, Communication, Creativity, Independent Thinking, People Development, Decision Intelligence, Relationship Building, Tactfulness, People Management, Relationship Management, Growth Mindedness, Recognizing Others

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Perfect Competition & Monopoly

    Skills you'll gain: Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Business Economics, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Strategy, Revenue Management, Competitive Analysis, Economics, Market Analysis, Operating Cost, Cost Benefit Analysis, Financial Regulation, Operational Efficiency, Policy Analysis, Decision Making, Regulatory Compliance

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak

    Skills you'll gain: Non-Verbal Communication, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Lecturing, Oral Expression, Rapport Building, Communication, Executive Presence, Professional Development, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Composure, Driving engagement

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Share Data Through the Art of Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Data Presentation, Interactive Data Visualization, Tableau Software, Presentations, Data Visualization Software, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Analysis, Technical Communication, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Driving engagement, Design Elements And Principles

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Minnesota

    Preparing to Manage Human Resources

    Skills you'll gain: Human Resource Strategy, Human Resources, Human Resources Management and Planning, Human Resource Policies, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Resource Management, People Management, Employee Performance Management, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Labor Law, Employee Engagement, Team Motivation, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Economics

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Virginia

    The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910

    Skills you'll gain: European History, World History, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Economic Development, Liberal Arts, Socioeconomics, Diplomacy, Culture, Governance

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    The Strategy of Content Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Content Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Copywriting, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Content Development and Management, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Writing, Marketing Analytics, Marketing Channel, B2B Sales, Auditing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    AI for Writing and Communicating

    Skills you'll gain: Google Gemini, AI literacy, Communication Planning, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Google Workspace, AI Personalization, Persona Development, AI Enablement, AI Workflows, Generative AI, Stakeholder Engagement, Management Reporting, Stakeholder Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, Responsible AI

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Cloud Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Services, Cloud Development, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Security, Cloud Technologies, Software Development, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, Data Storage Technologies, Cloud Engineering, Docker (Software), Public Cloud, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Standards, DevOps

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Email Security, Public Key Infrastructure, Encryption, Network Security, Cryptography, IT Security Architecture, Cybersecurity, Endpoint Detection and Response, Hardening, Data Security, Cyber Threat Hunting, Cryptographic Protocols, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Key Management, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Attacks, Information Technology, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Security Strategy, Technical Support and Services

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Meta

    Introduction to Social Media Marketing

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Social Media Strategy, Social Media, Customer Analysis, Persona Development, Smart Goals, Marketing Effectiveness, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Goal Setting, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Facebook, Marketing Channel, Instagram, Digital Marketing, Journey Mapping

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public economics courses

  • Business English Communication Skills: University of Washington
  • Influencing People Without Authority: University of Michigan
  • Perfect Competition & Monopoly: Pearson
  • Body Language Appear Confident and Poised When You Speak: Packt
  • Share Data Through the Art of Visualization: Google
  • Preparing to Manage Human Resources: University of Minnesota
  • The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910: University of Virginia
  • The Strategy of Content Marketing: University of California, Davis
  • AI for Writing and Communicating: Google
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing: IBM

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