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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


  • I

    IE Business School

    Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Policy, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Economics, Public Policies, International Finance, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Economic Development, Policy Development, Tax, Socioeconomics, Trend Analysis, Market Opportunities, Business Economics, Financial Trading, Risk Analysis, European History, Payment Systems, Political Sciences, Fiscal Management

    4.8 stars, 929 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (929) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Economics of Reforms and Regulations

    Skills you'll gain: Behavioral Economics, Environmental Regulations, Economics, Financial Regulations, Economic Development, Governance, Environmental Laws, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policies, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Health And Safety Standards, Environmental Policy, Financial Policy, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities, Bidding, Bank Regulations, Market Dynamics, Banking, Commercial Laws

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Category: Build toward a degree
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  • P

    Pearson

    Economic Efficiency and Its Obstacles

    Skills you'll gain: Tax, Economics, Sales Tax, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Policy Analysis, Resource Allocation, Tax Laws, Social Justice, Payroll Tax, Market Dynamics, Market Analysis

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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

    4.9 stars, 39 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    Indian Institute for Human Settlements

    The Art and Science of Economic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Policy Development, Public Policies, Economic Development, Policy Analysis, Research, and Development, Policy Analysis, Financial Policy, Behavioral Economics, Political Sciences, Economics, Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Public Affairs, Competitive Analysis, Governance, Program Implementation, Decision Making

    4.7 stars, 121 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (121) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
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  • P

    PepsiCo

    Water Governance & Economics

    Skills you'll gain: Water Resources, Water Resource Management, Water Sustainability, Hydrology, Environment and Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Energy and Utilities, Governance, Strategic Thinking, Public Works, Forecasting, Environmental Science, Environmental Laws, Social Justice, Economics, Adjudication, Stakeholder Engagement

    3.8 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.8 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Local Economic Development

    Skills you'll gain: Economic Development, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Economics, Project Design, Sustainable Development, Socioeconomics, International Relations, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Case Studies, Social Studies, Innovation, Policy Development, Governance, Natural Resource Management

    4.8 stars, 416 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

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

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Pearson

    International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Market Dynamics, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Supply And Demand, Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, International Relations, Environment and Resource Management, Tax, Public Policies, Environmental Issue, Socioeconomics, Environmental Policy, Policy Analysis, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Resource Management, Cost Benefit Analysis, Social Impact

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations

    Skills you'll gain: Supply And Demand, Market Dynamics, Economics, Business Economics, Game Theory, Market Analysis, Resource Allocation, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Environmental Issue, Competitive Analysis, Environmental Policy, Public Policies, Strategic Decision-Making

    4.8 stars, 1.2K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (1.2K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Pearson

    The Economic Way of Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Economics, Production Process, Operational Efficiency, Economic Development, Resource Utilization, Business Economics, Capital Expenditure, Decision Making

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    The Economy and Politics

    Skills you'll gain: Social Studies, Economics, Policy, and Social Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, International Relations, Socioeconomics, Economics, Public Policies, Sociology, World History, Public Safety and National Security, Policy Analysis, Economic Development, Systems Thinking, Organizational Structure

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • 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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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular public economics courses

  • Globalización, Crecimiento Económico y Estabilidad: IE Business School
  • Economics of Reforms and Regulations: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • Economic Efficiency and Its Obstacles: Pearson
  • Market Equilibrium, Government Policy & Elasticity: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Art and Science of Economic Policy: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
  • Water Governance & Economics: PepsiCo
  • Local Economic Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • International Trade, Public Goods, and Externalities: Pearson
  • Firm Level Economics: Markets and Allocations: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • The Economic Way of Thinking: Pearson

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