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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


  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Behavioral Economics, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Public Policies, Socioeconomics, Revenue Management, Consumer Behaviour, Social Studies, Political Sciences, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    5 stars, 40 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (40) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Microeconomics Principles

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Behavioral Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Market Analysis, Socioeconomics, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making, Critical Thinking

    4.8 stars, 3.3K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (3.3K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Healthcare Economics and Insurance Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Health Care Administration, Cost Management, Health Systems, Cost Control, Health Policy, Health Administration, Financial Management, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Health Care, Demand Planning, Insurance, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Forecasting, Economics, Financial Systems, Utilization Management, Resource Utilization, Community Health, Decision Making, Resource Allocation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    Economic Fluctuations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    Supply and Demand

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Demand Planning, Market Analysis, Consumer Behaviour, Revenue Management, Production Process

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Markets and Firm Decisions in Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Supply And Demand, Consumer Behaviour, Tax, Market Analysis, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Accounting, Competitive Analysis, Revenue Management, Production Process, Production Management, Branding, Resource Allocation

    5 stars, 13 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 5 (13) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Theories of Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Public Policies, Policy Development, Public Affairs, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Political Sciences, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Advocacy, Environmental Policy, Behavioral Economics, Public Administration, Media and Communications, Program Evaluation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governance, Economics

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • P

    Pearson

    The Labor Market & Inequality

    Skills you'll gain: Socioeconomics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Economics, Supply And Demand, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, Compensation Management, Training Programs, Workforce Development, Financial Policy, Land Management, Natural Resource Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Economics and Global Trade Strategies

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, International Finance, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Trading, Financial Systems, General Finance, Financial Policy, Game Theory, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Bidding, Finance, Public Policies, Fiscal Management

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Michigan

    Using Public Policy for Social Change

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, Social Justice, Advocacy, Public Policies, Political Sciences, Health Policy, Social and Human Services, Social Impact, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives, Problem Solving

    4.9 stars, 191 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (191) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Public Goods, Common Resources, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Market Analysis, Economics, Socioeconomics, Social Sciences, Resource Allocation, Public Policies, Resource Management, Environment and Resource Management

    4.9 stars, 50 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (50) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Global Trade and Macroeconomic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: International Finance, Financial Policy, Economics, International Relations, Financial Trading, Financial Systems, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Business Economics, Economic Development, Finance, Fiscal Management, Banking, Financial Analysis, Supply And Demand, Investments

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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