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Understanding the Inner Workings of the Economy

Online
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn how the principles of economics drive the complex inner workings of the economy in this free online course. Do you want to know how economies function and affect our daily lives? This basic economics course explores subjects like economic cycles, market structures, fiscal policies, supply and demand, monetary policies and more. We present thoughtful discussions and practical exercises to help you understand your place in the global economy and make smart financial decisions. Sign up to explore the fascinating world of finance and learn how money works.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID201694
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike 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 PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Identify the diverse components of the world's economy
• Recall the mechanics of transactions and how they affect trades between individuals, businesses and governments
• Discuss the interconnectedness of the world’s economies and establish the importance of collaboration across borders
• Outline the different phases of the economic cycle and the factors that drive the economy
• Describe the basic economic principles that aid personal financial decision-making
• Analyze case studies of economic events and their consequences
Course Code5693

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