E-learning
Online learning: “Using Big Data to Solve Economic and Social Problems”
This online course, taught by Raj Chetty, discusses using big data to solve economic problems. It’s targeted at someone without a background in economics or statistics, and is offered through Opportunity Insights in collaboration with Harvard University
Read MoreOnline Learning: “The Science of Well-Being”
Have you been feeling a little “off” with all the upheaval? If you have time on your hands, you might want to check out this course, to learn a little more about the science behind well-being. The course is free, and is estimated to take about 18 hours to complete.
Read MoreE-learning: “Science Matters: Let’s Talk About Covid-19”
This online course from the Imperial College London aims to teach you what the experts know about the unfolding Covid-19 crisis.
Read MoreOnline Course: Development Economics
This course in Development Economics from Marginal Revolution surveys most of the major topics in development, including the following: Geography and Development; Food and Agricultural Productivity; Water Economics; Economic Growth; Bottlenecks, Linkages and Intermediate Goods; Productivity of Firms; Trade; Property Rights; Corruption; Foreign Aid; Finance, Growth, and the Poor; Poverty and Behavior; Health; Education; Politics, Democracy, and War; Migration; and Population and Environment.
You can take the whole course, or just watch the lectures that interest you.
Read MoreOnline Training: IMF “Macroeconometric Forecasting”
This online IMF course in macroeconometric forecasting, offered this year from January 15 to April 15, operates as the fundamental course for further in-person training opportunities in macroeconometric analyses. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2020.
Read MoreOnline Course: MIT “Principles of Microeconomics”
This online course in the foundations of microeconomics from MIT Open courseware provides an online textbook and video lectures that cover the core concepts of basic microeconomics.
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