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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


  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Introduction - Getting to Know You

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Business Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Tax, Cost Benefit Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Policies, Resource Allocation, Consumer Behaviour, Decision Making

    4.8 stars, 68 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Development Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, Economics, Human Development, International Relations, Social Sciences, Growth Strategies, Sociology, Demography, Policy Analysis, Public Policies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • U

    Universidade de São Paulo

    Econometria Básica Aplicada

    Skills you'll gain: Econometrics, Regression Analysis, Statistical Inference, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Analysis, Correlation Analysis, Economics, Probability & Statistics, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Data Analysis

    4.5 stars, 173 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (173) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • I

    IE Business School

    Understanding economic policymaking

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Public Policies, Economic Development, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Banking, Policy Development, International Finance, Tax, Fiscal Management, Policy Analysis, Market Dynamics, Governmental Accounting, Supply And Demand

    4.8 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Introduction to Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Economics, Supply And Demand, Capital Markets, Financial Market, Consumer Behaviour, Market Dynamics, Financial Policy, General Finance, Economic Development, Business Economics, Market Data, Socioeconomics, Labor Law, Fiscal Management, Social Sciences, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Public Policies, Decision Making

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Law, Governance, and Public Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Political Sciences, Governance, Policy Analysis, Court Systems, International Relations, Public Policies, Social Justice, Litigation and Civil Justice, Economic Development, Public Administration, Adjudication, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Diplomacy, Economics

    4.8 stars, 87 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • R

    Rice University

    Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - The Big Picture

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Economic Development, Financial Policy, Socioeconomics, Public Policies, Labor Relations, Market Dynamics, International Finance, Fiscal Management, General Finance, Investments, Performance Metric, Performance Measurement, Financial Systems, Cost Benefit Analysis, Consumer Behaviour

    4.8 stars, 74 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

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  • U

    Università di Napoli Federico II

    Development Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Financial Inclusion, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Economics, Social and Human Services, Human Capital, Policy Analysis, Econometrics, Program Evaluation, Financial Services, Analysis, Education and Training, Entrepreneurship, Insurance, Research Methodologies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • U

    University of Pennsylvania

    Microeconomics: The Power of Markets

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Policy Analysis, Tax, Resource Utilization, Consumer Behaviour, Cost Benefit Analysis, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 1.7K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.7K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Earth Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Economic Development, Socioeconomics, Sustainable Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Data Analysis, Tax, Environmental Issue, International Relations, International Finance, Investments, Policy Development, Data Collection

    4.6 stars, 90 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (90) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • I

    Interactive Brokers

    Basics Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Consumer Behaviour, Economics, Business Economics, Resource Allocation, Production Process

    4.7 stars, 33 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (33) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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  • U

    University of California, Santa Barbara

    Economics of Markets, Government, and Nonprofits

    Skills you'll gain: Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, Financial Auditing, Auditing, Certified Public Accountant, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Governmental Accounting, Internal Auditing, Standard Accounting Practices, External Auditing, Economics, Public Accounting, Business Economics, Non-Profit Accounting, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Market Analysis, Financial Reporting, Competitive Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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