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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19

    Skills you'll gain: Infection Control, Emergency Response, Personal protective equipment, Public Health, Community Health, Mental Health, Health And Safety Standards, Patient Education and Support, Education and Training, Policy Development, Interpersonal Communications

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    154 reviews

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    University of London

    Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Strategic Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Marketing, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Market Dynamics, Target Market, Auditing, Analysis

    4.5
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    277 reviews

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    University of Zurich

    Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag

    Skills you'll gain: Finance, Financial Planning, Financial Market, Investments, Financial Analysis, Blockchain, Business Ethics, Behavioral Economics, Derivatives, Decision Making, Risk Management

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    145 reviews

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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Hydraulics, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Differential Equations, Scientific Visualization, Physics

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    174 reviews

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    University of Michigan

    History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Health Equity, Social Justice, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Systems, Health Policy, Healthcare Industry Knowledge, Diversity Awareness, Health Care, Community Health, Sociology, Biology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universiteit Leiden

    Risk in Modern Society

    Skills you'll gain: Risk Management, Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Risk Analysis, Safety and Security, Environmental Issue, Cyber Security Strategy, Decision Making, Public Health

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    226 reviews

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    Sapienza University of Rome

    Macroeconomic Financial Accounts

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Systems, Financial Data, Financial Market, International Finance, Finance, Accounting, Banking, Economics, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Data Analysis

    4.4
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    11 reviews

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    University of Colorado System

    Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

    Skills you'll gain: Preventative Care, Infant Care, Child Health, Pediatrics, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Diagnostic Tests, Hematology, Infectious Diseases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    627 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Rochester

    Community Engagement in Research and Population Health

    Skills you'll gain: Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Equity, Community Health, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Systems, Community Outreach, Data Collection, Research, Program Evaluation

    4.3
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Health Equity Research

    Skills you'll gain: Health Equity, Health Disparities, Social Determinants Of Health, Public Health, Health Policy, Community Health, Patient-centered Care, Health Promotion, Epidemiology, Community Outreach, Health Systems, Research Design, Research, Cultural Responsiveness, Media and Communications

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    170 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Strategy & Economic Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Product Lifecycle Management, Market Dynamics, Supply And Demand, Game Theory, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Business Economics, Economics, Market Trend, Strategic Decision-Making, Global Marketing, Cost Reduction, Price Negotiation, Innovation, Market Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Market Opportunities, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Adaptability

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Sydney

    Ethical Social Media

    Skills you'll gain: Social Media Strategy, Professional Networking, Data Ethics, Social Network Analysis, Analytics, Media and Communications, Social Sciences, Content Creation, Business Ethics, Information Privacy

    4.5
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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Strategies for Senior Housing Communities during COVID-19: Johns Hopkins University
  • Fundamentals of Marketing Strategy: University of London
  • Das liebe Geld - Finance im Alltag: University of Zurich
  • Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics: Siemens
  • History of Racial Inequity in Healthcare: University of Michigan
  • Risk in Modern Society : Universiteit Leiden
  • Macroeconomic Financial Accounts: Sapienza University of Rome
  • Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby : University of Colorado System
  • Community Engagement in Research and Population Health: University of Rochester
  • Foundations of Health Equity Research: Johns Hopkins University

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