The Duomo Initiative presents: "The Euro: the History, Issues and Solutions" with Alfred Mifsud, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Malta. Over the past decade, we have seen Europe limp from problem to problem, from crisis to crisis and from bailout to bailout. But what is the cause of the issues that Europe has been facing and how can they be resolved? What is causing the rise of populist movements in nations such as Italy and Greece, that threaten the existence of the European Union itself? We will explore those questions and much more in this course, including: The history of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) of the EU. The issues that were faced by the EMU during multiple financial crises. How the European Central Bank (ECB) tackled the crisis situations. The issues and flaws that still remain within the union. Alfred Mifsud's proposed solutions for resolving the flaws and bringing the union towards a stable equilibrium. This is a unique opportunity to learn from someone with decades of experience in the financial services industry and first-hand knowledge of how policy-making decisions are made at the European Central Bank. In this course, you'll learn a practical side of economics, monetary policy, fiscal policy and politics by looking at the case study of the euro and the EMU; one of the most ambitious and important economic developments of our time. The course features over 3 hours of video lectures (40+ modules) presented by Nicholas Puri, in the typical Duomo Initiative style (as seen in our other courses and on our popular YouTube channel), plus over 20 detailed text modules. You will also get access to an audiobook and digital version of Alfred Mifsud's book "The Euro - Cure or Curse for the Future of the EU?" All the content in this course has been prepared by Alfred Mifsud, based on his many years of experience. Each section starts with a video of Mifsud introducing the topic and explaining why it is important. Alfred Mifsud was the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Malta from 2015-2017. During this time, he attended all Monetary Policy meetings of the Governing Council of the ECB, during one of the most eventful and tumultuous times of any central bank in history. Mifsud is adamant that there are clear solutions to the problems being faced in Europe today. In this course, he will explain them. Don't miss this unique learning opportunity... Enrol for free today!

This is the second of the three courses part of the Globalization, Economic Growth and Stability Specialization. This course will focus on facets of globalization that affect a country´s economic perspectives and decisions. Globalization has recently been the predominant subject in many political debates, and this course will go into the determinants of globalization. It will be separated into four modules; the first module will explain exchange rates. It will cover what determines exchange rate and how different exchange rates affect the economy and the reality of currencies. The second module will explore trade, the reality of free trade, and what occurs to a country´s economy with protectionism. The third module will go into the balance of payments, it will help you understand how economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world work. The fourth module will focus on Immigration, which is probably one of the most controversial subjects today. It will explain how migration affects host countries and it will cover current migration trends.

The global economy is in crisis and teetering on the edge of collapsing into a new Great Depression.  If it does, the economic and geopolitical consequences will be catastrophic.  In this global economic crisis course, Richard Duncan provides a comprehensive explanation of how this calamity came about.  Topics include the abandonment of economic orthodoxy, the end of sound money and the consequences of unbalanced trade.  An easy to understand analytical framework that explains all aspects of the crisis is introduced; and the rationale for the government's policy response to the crisis is made clear.  With this knowledge, the student will be well positioned to anticipate how the global economic crisis will evolve during the months and years ahead. Richard is the author of three books on the global economic crisis and has more than 25 years of experience working in financial markets. Take this Capitalism in Crisis now and learn about the global economic crisis.

Are you new to economics? This course is just for you. In this course, you will learn basic economic principles. The topics covered includes what economics is, marginal analysis, production possibility curve, how the market demand and supply works, when the market fails, and the welfare effect of a government tax.

LEARN TO DECIDE- LEARN MICROECONOMICS Have we ever thought that whatever we have been using, consuming and seeing around is one way or the other related to Economics ? How are prices determined in a market ? Infact how does the market works ? How do we decide what must we purchase and what not ? How does producers and consumers interact to determine the price and quantity in a market ? How and why does the Govt interferes and uses certain policies ? Even if you are unaware of what the whole subject is about , you will still learn how Microeconomics effects our "CHOICES AND DECISION MAKING". Since Economics has been influencing our lives in every way. This course of microeconomics provides complete details about the economic system in general and individual economic entities in particular so as to have the ability of better decision making. It enable you to think about the logical facts associated with the economic system . Why do we want a state of equilibrium in a market ? Why do prices change and what are the factors that change them ? What are we concerned with the responses being made after a price change ? And what decisions shall we have to apply for , in such circumstances , yes! This is were we need to learn what Microeconomics is about !!!! The instructors assures that even a student who has not ever taken a course of economics is able to understand the course very easily. And for all the students enrolled in the course of Business, management or Economics can go through it in no time. The course includes an indepth analysis of one of the very most important topics that are : Supply Demand Market Mechanism and equilibrium Changes and adjustment in equilibrium Elasticity and responsiveness to price change . Short-run vs long-run elasticities Consumer choice and much more to come ..... Additionally, the course design includes 4 Quizzes with each topic as well as solved problems . Other Problem sets can also be shared with the students upon request. Furthermore, the course also comprises of explanation of graphical and mathematical analysis with the use of pen tablet. The format of the course is as follows: Defining/explaning the concept Graphical analysis of the concept Mathematical Analysis Relating the concept with real world example Solved Problem with reference to microeconomics various books suggested by the instructor Quiz at the end of each chapter. Upcoming bonus videos will include topics of Cost, Production, Competitive and non-competitive markets Game Theory and much more.... No other experience or knowledge is required for this course.

This training course takes students through the cycle of project feasibility study preparation and evaluation. Feasibility study is needed before starting a new project (product or service), establishing a new business, or upgrading/modifying/expanding an existing business. Through feasibility study preparation cycle, projects can be determined if feasible/viable from the marketing and technical viewpoints. Given their estimated capital and operation costs (CAPEX & OPEX), projects can also be determined whether profitable or not. As the name implies, a feasibility study is used to determine the viability of an idea. The objective of this study is to ensure a project is legally and technically feasible and economically justifiable. It tells us whether a project is worth the investment or not.

'Recognized as a top instructor by Udemy for high quality academic courses' 'First time on Udemy, courses delivered by Nobel Prize laureates and international academic authorities ' If you are as crazy and passionate about true knowledge as our community and believe that true knowledge is true wealth , then our courses are for you. In this masterclass Nobel Prize Winner for Economics, Amartya Sen , invites us to reflect on the key concepts of economics, ethics and justice. Is it possible to combine ethical values with the laws of the market? What are the definitions of social justice and well-being ? The sharp analysis of economist Amartya Sen and his idea of economic development, inseparable from the values of democracy and freedom. This course is for: Anyone with inquisitive and open mind Everyone interested in economics and who would like to learn more about how ethical values could combine with laws of economics. Anyone with Interest in science Anyone with true passion for leaning and attaining true knowledge at an affordable price. Attending the course does not need any economic skill since it is presented in a clear and simple manner Anyone who appreciates and admires the knowledge brought to our race from Nobel Prize laureates' works. With this course you will learn: Over 21 lectures and 1 hour of content! 18 masterclasses and 1 hour and more of content You will learn how the key concepts of economics, ethics and justice are connected to each other You will learn how Amartya Sen suggested a theory capable of regulating the distribution of costs and benefits of social life From literature to economics, art to philosophy, EdooTV gives voice to the world's leading experts, describing and sharing ideas and knowledge that are essential for all of us. Don't wait, be a part of this amazing community now. Knowledge and ability to think with open mind is the best gift you can give to yourself and your loved ones. Feel free to contact us for bulk buying and corporate deals as well.

This  Course covers several Economics topics like Producer's Equilibrium, Concept of Revenue, Forms of Market and Perfect competition. In Producers Equilibrium, we have covered what is producers Equilibrium, when is it achieved, how can you find out Producers Equilibrium using Marginal cost curve, Long and short run equilibrium and what is perfect competition. In the concept of Revenue section, you would learn about, Average, Marginal and Total Revenue, there inter-se relationship and Demand curve of a firm under Perfect competition and Monopoly or monopolistic competition. When looking at Forms of Market, we have explained various forms of market and there characteristics, including perfect competition, monopoly, monopolistic competition and Oligopoly. How each of these forms of market compare with each other is also covered as a part of this Course. In case of perfect competition, our course covers what would be the market situation in case where either supply or demand are elastic, or inelastic, and there are changes in the other variable. This would cover simultaneous changes in supply and demand, change in demand when supply is perfectly inelastic and vice versa.

Overview As advanced economies come to the end of the process of industrialization and with the rise of information technology we are witnessing the birth of a new type of post-industrial economy, it is built on services, fueled by information and knowledge and it is increasingly integrated through global financial and supply chain networks. These huge changes in the deep architecture to our economies go far beyond our industrial paradigm and are necessitating a re-imagination of economy theory. General equilibrium models that were derived from classical physics got mathematized during the 20th century, these models give us a picture of the economy as composed of isolated, purely rational individuals, optimizing over a well defined set of preferences out of which we get a macro level general equilibrium in a somewhat static and timeless economy. It was a paradigm that fitted well with industrial age mechanization. But today the limitations of general equilibrium theory are becoming more apparent as we build new models, models to individual agents that have bounded rationality, driven by a diversity of motives they are interconnected and interdependent. And it is out of these nonlinear interactions we get the emergence of economic institutions as network structures that are far-from-equilibrium, in an economy that is constantly changing from internal drivers as it develops over time through an evolutionary process. Content This course is an overview to the new area of complexity economics, the application of models from complexity theory to the domain of economic science. The course is broken down into five main sections, we will start off with an overview to economic theory discussing our standard approach before going on to give a clear outline to the main ideas coming out of complexity economies. Next we will borrow from behavioral economics to build up a more complex model to economic agents as we talk about the idea of bounded rationality, different theories of value, choice theory and incentive systems. In the third section we will be looking at nonlinear economics as we apply system dynamics to modeling micro economic phenomena, we will be talking about how feedback loops create nonlinearity and the process of self-organization out of which emerges non-equilibrium patterns of organization in the economy. Next we will apply network analysis to modeling macro level economic institutions such as markets, we will introduce you to the basics of network theory and go on to talk about economic networks, their topology, distribution and dynamics. In the final section will be looking through the lens of complex adaptive systems theory to understand how whole macro economies emerge out of the actions and reactions of many different organizations, we will use the model of a fitness landscape in order to help us understand the process of economic evolution.

Welcome to this MOOC on Local Economic Development (LED). Local economic development refers to the processes by which local governments, businesses, and civil society groups get together to raise income sustainably and improve their lives in a well-defined area. It’s about creating jobs, securing livelihoods, improving infrastructure and managing local resources. What do I learn? We will be dealing with questions such as the following. Why does economic development take place in some areas of the world and not in others? Why doesn’t it happen in your place? What prevents people from having the lives they want to live right there? Could your region make more of the opportunities of globalization and new technologies? Did the promises of decentralization in your country fail to deliver better public services and more responsive governments? If these are the questions you are asking yourself, this is the right course for you. It explores the where, who and how of economic development. Please have a look at our list of contents for the coming 8 weeks: 1. What is LED? What drives it? 2. How does globalization shape LED? 3. How does decentralisation affect LED? 4. How does competitiveness affect innovation? 5. What are entrepreneurship and its dimensions? 6. Why are value chains and clusters so important? 7. What are some LED strategies? 8. Your project How will I learn? In each week you will be able to access the content of the videos, suggested readings and additional videos for selective deepening. You will also find assignments that you have to complete if you want to earn a certificate for this MOOC. We will first introduce our “toolkit”, a series of theories and concepts that will help you read the situation in your locality. We will explore the main factors affecting local economic development, such as globalization, decentralisation, and competitiveness. We will discuss key components, like entrepreneurship and innovation and look into the organization of local economies into clusters, value chains and learning regions. We will conclude by deepening on some specific constructs that make local economies grow to benefit their communities. You will also contribute your ideas in the discussion forums, where you will learn from other participants around the world. What makes this course special? There is plenty of information in Internet on local economic development, which is mostly prepared by international donors or multilateral organisations. So what does this course do differently? First of all, the course is offered by academics that have significant published research on local economic development. This course gathers a wealth of academic knowledge that often fights the assumptions on what things are supposed to be like. Second, the instructors of this course have participated in dozens of capacity building projects in Latin America, Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa. Putting learning at the centre, they worked with communities, local governments, international donors and business associations. They often found a significant distance between theory and practice in local economic development, and this has been the basis of learning. Third, the course is acutely aware that each region is different and does not attempt to offer a one-size-fits-all recipe. It singles out key factors that drive local economic development and enables participants to do their own learning process, defining local problems and appropriate solutions. The aim of the course is that participants come up with their own ideas on how to promote local economic development. How will I get a certificate? If you want a certificate for participating in this MOOC, you will need to complete a small assignment each week and participate in the discussion forums. In the end of the MOOC, you will put these contributions together in one final document, your Capstone Project. I hope you find this course exciting and that you get to share our passion for promoting local economic development. Your instructors Dr. Georgina M. Gómez, ISS Prof. Emeritus AHJ (Bert) Helmsing, ISS Dr. Jan Fransen, IHS