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Comparative Democratic Development Part I: Conditions of Democracy
by Larry Diamond- 0.0
7 Weeks
An important aim of the course is to encourage each student to relate the historical development and contemporary situation of a particular country or region to the various theories about democratic development, and to evaluate those theories in light of the experience of a country, set of countries, or region....
$50
Doing Business in Russia
by Alexandra Koval , Makarova Olga , Trofimenko Olga , Irina Vorobieva , Vadim Kapustkin , Nikita Lomagin , Alexander Pogorletskiy , Liudmila Popova , Sergei Sutyrin , Sherov-Ignatev Vladimir- 0.0
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Students will learn the peculiarities of Russian economy in the context of the development of international economic relations; assess the role of Russia in the global economy and trends in Russian economic cooperation with its main partner countries; acquire the knowledge about Russian business culture and features of establishing and promoting business on the Russian market....
The Age of Sustainable Development
by Jeffrey SachsTop Instructor- 4.8
Approx. 30 hours to complete
The Age of Sustainable Development" gives students an understanding of the key challenges and pathways to sustainable development - that is, economic development that is also socially inclusive and environmentally sustainable. Suggested Readings for The Age of Sustainable Development A Short History of Economic Development QUIZ: A Short History of Economic Development Feasibility of Sustainable Development...
Introduction to Economic Theories
by Irene van Staveren , Rob van Tulder , Maria Dafnomili- 4.4
Approx. 41 hours to complete
Shocked by economic assumptions of human behavior as self-centered and focusing only on what can be measured? Instead, I will introduce you to four very different economic theories for the whole set of standard topics in microeconomics and macroeconomics. Why would you go through the effort of learning the basics of four theories instead of one?...
Political Economy and Economic Development
by Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee , Benjamin Olken- 0.0
11 Weeks
Explore why and how political institutions affect economic development, and apply key theories and empirical techniques to real-world examples ranging from voting and corruption to the role of the media. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). Key theories and concepts in political economy and their application to studying economic development....
Political Economy and Economic Development
by Abhijit Vinayak Banerjee , Benjamin Olken- 0.0
11 Weeks
Explore why and how political institutions affect economic development, and apply key theories and empirical techniques to real-world examples ranging from voting and corruption to the role of the media. This course is part of the MITx MicroMasters program in Data, Economics, and Development Policy (DEDP). Key theories and concepts in political economy and their application to studying economic development....
African development – from the past to the present
by Ellen Hillbom- 0.0
Approx. 27 hours to complete
A theoretical approach to economic history Optional additional read: A theoretical approach to economic history Pre-colonial systems of production Pre-colonial systems of production Pre-colonial systems of production The road to economic collapse Optional additional read: The road to economic collapse The road to economic collapse Regional economic integration Political development Regional economic integration...
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The Korean Economic Development
by Doo Won Lee- 4.8
Approx. 8 hours to complete
Also, the backgrounds and limitations of important policies will be scrutinized. You will be able to explain how the miracle of the Korean economic development was made possible. You can observe how economic theories and models can be applied to the Korean case. Five Year Development Plan and Mobilization of Capital Three-Lows & Economic Boom of the 1980s...
Local Economic Development
by Georgina Gomez , Bert Helmsing , Peter Knorringa , Jan Fransen , Ronald Wall- 4.7
Approx. 27 hours to complete
Welcome to this MOOC on Local Economic Development (LED). Why does economic development take place in some areas of the world and not in others? It explores the where, who and how of economic development. Local economic development in the Developing World: The Experience of South Africa Local Economic Development Strategies...
Understanding the Australian economy: An introduction to macroeconomic and financial policies
by Denny Lie- 4.5
Approx. 14 hours to complete
This four-week, four-module course explores selective aspects of the Australian economy, with emphasis on macroeconomic and financial policies. Discussions will be centered around sound economic theories and reasoning, and utilize actual data whenever applicable. Applications of the economic reasoning and theories to current, real-world issues pertaining to the Australian economy will also be provided....