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Basics Economics

Our primer on economics will help you understand the theory and principles behind the workings of an economy. Microeconomics addresses issues such as how prices are set and marketplaces are organized. The topic also addresses the forces of supply and demand at the heart of an understanding of economics. Macroeconomics brings together the component pieces that help shape the output of an economy and that cause an economy to thrive. The completion of this specialization is to reflect that the student has completed an education only based module through Coursera. This certificate is for personal use only, it is not to be used for professional promotion, purpose, or as a verification of investment competency. Interactive Brokers LLC has no affiliation with the certificate holder, and does not represent the completion as an endorsement or recommendation of any product, service or investment information or individual.

Status: Business Economics
Status: Economics
BeginnerCourse4 hours

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BS

Reviewed Feb 13, 2026

Very good intro course, the end test was a bit wierd because some of the questions/topics had not been covered in the course. They arent too hard though.

JV

Reviewed Nov 19, 2025

I think this course has really given me the base roots of learning Economics for future use!

DT

Reviewed Mar 26, 2026

I think this course has really given me the base roots of learning Economics for future use!

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