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American Capitalism: A History
by Edward E. Baptist , Louis Hyman- 0.0
4 Weeks
Examine how economic development fueled the United States’ evolution from 13 backwater colonies to a global power. Is this class about economic thought like Smith, Marx, Ricardo, Hayek, etc. While we will touch on important economic thinkers, this class will focus more on the people and institutions that developed capitalism in the United States....
$25
Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
by Anil Giri- 0.0
8 Weeks
Economic analysis of agricultural problems associated with use of renewable and nonrenewable environmental and natural resources. With increasing competition for limited land, water and other natural resources throughout the world, as well as growing concern about environmental degradation, there is a growing need for professionals who can assist in the process of balancing economic and environmental tradeoffs....
$199
Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
by William Jack- 0.0
24 Weeks
Economic development is about making a difference in the lives of the poor, through interventions in the health, education, microfinance, transport, agriculture, and other sectors. Economic development is a process of trial and error, innovation and experimentation, success and failure. But how can policy makers and international development practitioners be sure they’re “making a difference?...
$139
Impact Evaluation Methods with Applications in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
by William Jack- 0.0
24 Weeks
Economic development is about making a difference in the lives of the poor, through interventions in the health, education, microfinance, transport, agriculture, and other sectors. Economic development is a process of trial and error, innovation and experimentation, success and failure. But how can policy makers and international development practitioners be sure they’re “making a difference?...
$139
Business Opportunities and Risks in a Globalized Economy
by Gayle Allard- 4.8
Approx. 11 hours to complete
This is the last of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. Students will analyze the ways in which international economies relate with one another, the benefits of trade and migration and economic development and how it occurs, among other themes. Why Did Europe Choose Economic Integration?...
Disaster Risk Management and Korean Policies
by Sohn, Hong-Gyoo- 4.6
Approx. 19 hours to complete
Through the lessons learned by Korea, currently developing countries facing socio-economic development can build disaster resilience without sacrifices....
Climate Adaptation in Africa
by Mark New- 4.8
Approx. 19 hours to complete
Often the damage knocks back progress that has been made in social and economic development, slowing down the achievement of development goals. Building resilience to climate risks, through adaptation, is critically important for future development in Africa. How Climate Risks Impact on Development Development Challenges and Climate Risks Week 1: Climate, Vulnerability and Development...
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Digital Dividends: Strengthening the Analog Foundation of the Digital Revolution
by Tim Kelly , Samia Melhem- 0.0
6 Weeks
From the World Development Report (WDR) 2016, learn what the internet and related digital technologies can do for your family, business, city and country. Using a variety of learning tools and methodologies, this course will help you understand the role that the internet plays in economic development, and in the lives of people and businesses in general....
$5
Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects
by Dr. Arjaan Pellis , Jonas Skutka- 0.0
6 Weeks
Tourism is very sensitive to global transformations such as changing consumer behaviour, economic developments, climate change, epidemics, or acts of terrorism. To explore the development of the tourism phenomenon and begin to build your own reflections on the industry, you'll be exposed to a variety of weekly insights throughout the online course....
$99
Sustainable Tourism: Society & Environmental Aspects
by Dr. Arjaan Pellis , Jonas Skutka- 0.0
6 Weeks
Which role can sustainable tourism development play to address both the tourism associated economic benefits as well as the collateral costs for key stakeholders? Based on weekly reflection exercises, you'll be challenged to form your own argument for a tourism development of your choice. An overview of global tourism development in its historical context...
$199