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Principles of Microeconomics: Competitive Markets
by Carl Sherwood- 0.0
6 Weeks
Become immersed in economic concepts including elasticity of demand, market pricing, explicit and implicit costs and economic profit maximisation. Overall, this course is for everyone, whether you are studying at university, a career professional interested in expanding your economic knowledge, or simply curious about global economic behaviour and what influences it....
$149
International Business I
by Doug E Thomas, Ph.D.- 4.7
Approx. 8 hours to complete
We live in a world of intensifying global relationships, one in which international business has become the key determinant of economic development and prosperity. This course, Global Business Environment, Part I, introduces students to a fundamental understanding of the socioeconomic political, cultural, and linguistic environment in which international businesses operate. How do Political and Social Institutions impact National Economic Development?...
Economic Democracy: The Cooperative Alternative
by Donald A. R. George , Rick Woodward , Juliette Summers , Jelte Harnmeijer- 0.0
6 Weeks
This course will focus on these central questions as we discuss the internal impact of employee ownership; productivity, governance and management, as well as the external impact of employee ownership; spillovers for health, democracy, and the local economy. We will also discuss the simple economic theory of the labour-managed firm. Economics and other social sciences sharpen the debate on cooperatives....
$49
Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History
by James D. Anderson- 4.6
Approx. 8 hours to complete
Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present. 6 Social and Economic Benefits of a Diverse Democracy 3 Slavery as an Economic and Political System, and its Abolition...
Politics and Economics of International Energy
by Giacomo Luciani- 4.7
Approx. 30 hours to complete
The course aims at providing students whose main interest is in international relations a background on energy resources, technology and economic realities to allow them to correctly interpret the political impact of current developments. The course requires no special scientific, mathematical or economic background; all key concepts are clearly and elementarily explained....
Sustainable Urban Environments
by Garth Myers , Mary Rickel-Pelletier- 0.0
6 Weeks
Finally, we will note the impact of such disruptive forces as industrial pollution, changing governance, privatization of public services, mining of natural resources, public awareness, and climate change. A fundamental course goal will be to characterize indicators of economic prosperity and happiness that relate to environmental sustainability – and the capacity of individuals to create change....
$50
Earth Economics
by Peter A.G. van Bergeijk , Ksenia Anisimova- 4.6
Approx. 21 hours to complete
Money and Earth Economic Equilibrium Reflections on the impact of the COVID-19 (Corona) crisis (5) Supply and the structural reform: Completing the Earth Economic Model Competition policy and the Earth Economic perspective Become a good economist that understands under which conditions an economic theory applies and can be used to inform evidence-based policy making...
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US Social Services Compared
by John Robertson- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
In all nations, social policy is a very large public investment. Course 1 will explore the size, structure, and outcomes of U. social policy and compare this policy to those of similar developed countries. Social Policy and the Welfare State Sequence video: Why Social Policy - alumni Sequence Opening - Why study Social Policy with John Robertson?...
Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation
by François Bonnici , Warren Nilsson , Marlon Parker- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
Whether you are already familiar with the field of social innovation or social entrepreneurship, working for an organization that wants to increase its social impact, or just starting out, this course will take you on a journey of exploring the complex problems that surround us and how to start thinking about solutions....
Global Health: Ebola, COVID, and Beyond
by Dr. Donald Donahue- 0.0
6 Weeks
COVID-19 is an ongoing pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 that disrupted global social and economic order and highlighted the importance of joint public health and humanitarian efforts for containment and knowledge exchange again. Research has shown that health security contributes to civil order, economic growth, and stable governments. What SARS, Ebola, Zika, and COVID-19 have taught us...
$49