SS
Reviewed Jan 12, 2023
The best course to study fundamentals and science of Economic policy.The tutors are great.Thanks
It is a well defined course and provided lots of insights regarding Economic Policy making.
The Art and Science of Economic Policy
Based on the acclaimed book, ‘In Service of the Republic’, by Vijay Kelkar and Ajay Shah, this course presents a rigorous framework for understanding economic policymaking – through concepts, cases, and discussions. Why do well-intentioned policies fail? How do incentives, transparency, and State capacity determine policy outcomes? And what does economic policymaking look like, in a complex democracy like India? Drawing from one of the most widely read and discussed books on Indian public policy, the course The Art and Science of Economic Policy translates a comprehensive volume into an interactive learning experience—combining video lectures, Indian case studies, readings, and forums. In this six-module, self-paced course, learners will work through core concepts in economic policymaking—the role of the government, market failure, information problems, and institutional design—and the collaborative pathways between government and knowledge institutions through which policy is designed and implemented. No prior economics training is required for enrolment, though familiarity with basic concepts will be helpful. You should enrol, if you are: • Civil servants and government officials working on economic and urban policy • Aspirants preparing for the IAS, IPS, and other civil services examinations • Policy researchers and development sector professionals • Students of public policy, economics, business, or law • Corporate employees and business leaders looking to understand economic policy and development work Why you should enrol: Each citizen plays an important role in shaping the Indian Republic. This course explains the relevance and impacts of economic policymaking in everyday life in an accessible manner—enabling citizens, public servants, and learners to understand the implications of various aspects of governing a Republic. By the end of this course, you will: • Understand the role of the government in economic policymaking—and the conditions under which it succeeds or fails • Recognise the objective aspects of policymaking, and appreciate the softer and people-focused aspects involved • Gain the ability to analyse the steps involved in the process of policymaking, and understand the various nuances and challenges in defining and implementing it • Be able to engage more confidently and rigorously with economic policy debates—as a citizen, a practitioner, or a student of public affairs.
Status: Governance
Status: Public Policies
BeginnerCourse13 hours
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ML
Reviewed Jul 19, 2023
great beginner course for any public policy enthusiast
K
Reviewed Jan 10, 2023
Exceptional course for an introduction to policy studies in the Indian context. Excellent lectures with ample supplementary materials; thoroughly enjoyed!
SB
Reviewed Dec 23, 2024
Very coherent, no extra froth, perfect to contextualize further study of economic and public policy
AG
Reviewed Feb 6, 2023
Very good curtain raiser kind of a course!! Gets you thinking on this important subject
JH
Reviewed Jul 27, 2022
It is a well defined course and provided lots of insights regarding Economic Policy making.
BN
Reviewed Oct 14, 2023
Good Starting point for Life-long journey in the study of Public & Economic Policy
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Jayadeva
5.0
Reviewed Jul 28, 2022Christian
5.0
Reviewed Sep 18, 2022The course is very informative and insightful enough to be both educational and inquisitive for a broad subject such as public policy. I'd like to thank Mr. Revi, Dr. Kelkarm, Dr. Shah, the production and research teams for the incredible effort they have put in this course to be interactive enough. Studying public policy is challenging enough and to have realized that a dedicated team is behind this is a journey worth cherishing. Thank you and God Bless!
Manu
5.0
Reviewed Oct 20, 2022BothKelkar and Shah are passionate and knowledgeable practitioners with extensive experience in public policy. A lot to learn from them and this course provides an opportunity to understand the principles of the art and science of public policy.
Nilanjan
5.0
Reviewed Oct 27, 2022The course complements the best selling book by Shah and Kelkar - " In Service of the Republic". An insightful and yet thoroughly enjoyable course on the basics of public policy-making with some great examples.
Urmila
5.0
Reviewed Aug 16, 2022I found the course extremely well organized and well conducted by knowledgeable and erudite faculty. It provides an excellent and organized overview of Public Policy and examples in the Indian Context.
Gokul
2.0
Reviewed Nov 14, 2022Extremely boring and not worth it
Chandrima
1.0
Reviewed Oct 20, 2023poorly argued, should be called "A course on libertarianism without any proof"
Vinayakan
5.0
Reviewed Jun 10, 2023I enjoyed the course “The Art and Science of Economic Policy” by Indian Institute for Human Settlements. It taught me the basics and nuances of economic policymaking and its impacts on everyday life. The instructors were eminent economists and public policy experts who shared their insights and stories. The course was well-designed, engaging, and interactive. I learned a lot and I recommend it to anyone interested in economic policy.
Oghenetega
5.0
Reviewed Oct 27, 2023Really really great course! Wasn’t the course I initially planned to take when I logged on to coursera, but I got hooked from the first teachings and just finished it in about 2 weeks! Learnt a whole lot! Now I’d be taking other courses on coursera on Policy making. Really loved this course!
Krishnendu
5.0
Reviewed Jan 11, 2023Exceptional course for an introduction to policy studies in the Indian context. Excellent lectures with ample supplementary materials; thoroughly enjoyed!
Rinta.
5.0
Reviewed Mar 22, 2023Thank you very much lecturer for very useful knowledge with delivery that is easy to understand and very realistic in real life.
arpit
5.0
Reviewed May 29, 2024I have shared with many people - Undergrads. We need more such courses. I landed accidentally. But market it more!
Samvat
5.0
Reviewed Dec 24, 2024Very coherent, no extra froth, perfect to contextualize further study of economic and public policy
Shivani
5.0
Reviewed Jan 13, 2023The best course to study fundamentals and science of Economic policy.
The tutors are great.
Thanks
Anoop
5.0
Reviewed Feb 7, 2023Very good curtain raiser kind of a course!! Gets you thinking on this important subject
Banda
5.0
Reviewed Oct 15, 2023Good Starting point for Life-long journey in the study of Public & Economic Policy
ines
5.0
Reviewed Jun 6, 2023Very interesting course with diferent vision about economic policy.
Mayank
5.0
Reviewed Jul 20, 2023great beginner course for any public policy enthusiast
Robert
5.0
Reviewed Apr 6, 2023Brilliant Brilliant, wish it was longer
SATISH
5.0
Reviewed Nov 12, 2024It needs to reach to larger audience.