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About the Course

This is the first of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will employ a non-technical approach to analyze how governments use policy to influence a country's economy. Upon completing the course you should be able to discuss national debts and deficits, examine fiscal and monetary policy and their appropriateness to the situation of an economy, and anticipate the results of fiscal and monetary policies and structural reform on a country. These concepts will give you the tools to develop your own position in many current economic debates, such as fiscal stimulus vs. austerity, the merits of quantitative easing, the need for higher interest rates or the future growth path of many modern economies....

Top reviews

PH

Dec 8, 2015

Excellent overview economics course. Dr. Allard does a fantastic job explaining basic economic concepts and principles so that a novice can better understand this one critical aspect of their world.

KK

Dec 26, 2015

Great insights, I now feel like I am macro-economically literate and I will be using this information when interviewing and now possible grilling certain politicians in my town!

Thank you Gayle!

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By Avantika P

May 19, 2020

Concepts were very well explained and this course was extremely beneficial and useful!

By Elena M

Jul 25, 2017

Absolutely great Professor of economics! Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge!

By Zhao P

May 17, 2016

The lecturer is great, making points clear and the whole logic easy. Love this course~

By Samba M

Jun 7, 2019

Great course that focuses on real life cases of economic health both past and present

By Andrew G

Oct 27, 2015

Very good course. The final assignment was 'stretching' and I enjoyed this challenge!

By Niraj A

Feb 4, 2016

Anyone aspiring to understand world economics would benefit a lot from this course

By DIMITRIOS M

Jan 11, 2021

Very interesting course and modules , about macroeconomic perspectives and issues

By Ioannis C C

May 1, 2020

Great course! Begin to understand the power of Macroeconomics in a practical way.

By Ivan K

Dec 5, 2015

Easy and short. Good introduction into how government can influence real economy.

By giampaolo g

Aug 26, 2019

I would like to obtain the certificate if possible. Please let me know the price

By Rashad l

Oct 5, 2015

Amazing course, allows for an accumulative learning process very well designed.

By Abhyudaya A

Feb 27, 2021

Gayle Allard is one of the best teachers of economics i have ever come across.

By Jota C

Dec 10, 2020

Excellent teacher, very clear explanations, great material and concise work.

By PITLEHRA P

May 30, 2020

This course is a necessity for anyone who wishes to be an informed citizen.

By Arindam

Apr 13, 2020

A very insightful course clearly and precisely explained by the Professor.

By Arjun V

Nov 1, 2019

It was an excellent course. The real life assignments were very helpful.

By shivananda

Sep 18, 2017

The Basics of Economics explained in a very simple way. Thank u Coursera

By Muhammad I

Apr 30, 2017

Thank you

hopefully. it gives more pop up quiz. So, it can reduce boring

By James T

Jul 16, 2016

This course is awesome and really understandable for Economics students

By Md S A

Jan 16, 2016

For understanding economic policy making this course is phenomenal....

By Holger P

Aug 30, 2016

Great introduction to economic policymaking. Very engaging lectures.

By Ankur S

Mar 21, 2021

Exceptionally Good. Strongly recommend everyone to take this course

By Ankhbayar B

Apr 2, 2016

Very good, absolutely essential for understanding current affairs!

By Yuting Y

Apr 21, 2021

Excellent course, the professor explains everything very clearly!

By Sergio O O

Feb 3, 2016

very interesting course developed with high pedagogical approach