Introduction
Gain the tools to recognize and react to the economic forces shaping your business.
"[This is a] tremendous course offering by MIT. The lectures, overall content, resources, and course-operating platform were extraordinary. World-class learning at its finest!"- Cori Jackson, Health Care Consultant, UNOS
You'll walk away with
A critical institution for macroeconomics, developed by engaging with real-world case studies, guided by economist Professor Roberto Rigobon.
The ability to apply your understanding of macroeconomic trends to your organization, with sound critical-thinking skills and decision-making tools.
The confidence to engage with current issues such as financial crises and technological developments, with the support of macroeconomic models and theory.
Course structure
Module 1The Global Economy
Assess how monetary policy and fiscal policy can be used to stabilize the economy and understand the impact of policy on inflation and deflation.
Module 2Consumer Confidence and Policy Effects
Debate the efficacy of monetary policies in specific contexts of recessions, booms, and financial crises.
Module 3Currencies, Crises, and Cryptos
Assess the function of currencies and the role of the banking system in the economy.
Module 4Measuring Economic Health: The Current Account
Understand the impact of macroeconomic policies, wages, exchange rates, and demand fluctuation on a country’s exports, imports, and the current account
Module 5Measuring Economic Health: The Labour Market
Evaluate the causes of economic disequilibrium and understand the workings of labor markets.
Module 6Economic Shocks
Judge the impact of economic shocks on the labor market, wages, exports, imports, and the economy in general.
Module 7Social and Political Factors
Debate the efficacy of macroeconomic approaches to maintaining social peace, and their relationship with the political system.
Module 8Creating Economic Sustainability
Reflect upon how the values of individuals, corporations, and governments impact the sustainability of macroeconomic systems.
An Online Education That Sets You Apart
This MIT Sloan online program is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals who have already benefited from the opportunity to:
Develop new competencies and earn valuable recognition from an international selection of universities, entirely online and on your own time frame.
Enjoy a personalized, people-mediated online learning experience that supports you every step of the way.
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
How to register
There are no formal prerequisites to join this program. The online short course is available to work professionals, regardless of location, academic study, or work experience. While there are no acceptance criteria or registration fee, you’ll need a current email account and access to a computer and the internet, as well as a PDF Reader. You may need to view Microsoft PowerPoint presentations and read and create documents in Microsoft Word or Excel.
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