Covering the Principles of Economics

What is ‘economics’ and why should you study it? Broadly speaking, economics looks at the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, and how these are harnessed for the creation of material prosperity and transfer of wealth. Every single person is affected by their government’s economic policies and the global economy so it pays to understand how it all works - and how you can make it work better for you.
...…Read More What is ‘economics’ and why should you study it? Broadly speaking, economics looks at the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, and how these are harnessed for the creation of material prosperity and transfer of wealth. Every single person is affected by their government’s economic policies and the global economy so it pays to understand how it all works - and how you can make it work better for you.
In addition to the basic principles of economics, we also cover microeconomics, banking, fiscal and monetary policy, supply and demand, economic growth and income inequality. If you need a crash course in economics or want to go deeper into a specific subject, make Alison’s free courses your first stop. A background in economics helps numerous careers, from the obvious like being a banker or broker right to statisticians, policy makers, journalists and small business owners. And rest assured your own personal economic situation will only be enhanced by taking Alison courses: registration, subscription, enrollment and completion are all completely free, with certification being an optional extra. Read Less