Learn the fundamentals of government economic policy in this free online course. This free online course teaches you about the basics of governmental economic policy, from US money supplies to how the Federal Reserve acts as the lender of last resort. It delves into the best case scenarios of monetary policy and discusses how the government can help stimulate the economy during a downturn. So whether you want to pursue a career in economics or learn more about how economic policy can affect you, start your learning today!
| College | Alison |
| Course ID | 196091 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Discuss the role of the federal reserve • Explain the concept of fractional reserve banking • Explain the role of the FDIC • Explain fiscal policy • Discuss the purpose of expansionary fiscal policy • Describe an ideal stimulus • Discuss the dangers of fiscal policy |
| Course Code | 2698 |

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