Undergraduate Economics OpenCourseWare
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Applied Microeconomics OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Class on Microeconomics and Consumer Behavior by MIT
This 'Intermediate Applied Microeconomics' OpenCourseWare examines the behavior of economic decision-makers like consumers and producers. Students who took the original course at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) used mathematical models to examine diverse topics ranging from online shopping to welfare policy. MIT requires its Bachelor of Science in Economics degree candidates to take this course.
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Capitalism and Its Critics OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Economics Course on the Study of Capitalism by MIT
Economic theories such as capitalism have shaped industrial societies, influencing both political and social systems--perhaps not for the better, as some critics contend. 'Capitalism and Its Critics' is a free OpenCourseWare offering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This self-directed online course may be useful for students pursuing an undergraduate education in Economics.
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Development Policy OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Economics Class on Human Development
How do people living in impoverished nations make household decisions? This question underlies the content of 'Foundations of Development Policy,' a free online course offered by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through its OpenCourseWare program. The course's examination of the challenges and choices faced by citizens of developing economies may be useful for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Economics.
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Econometrics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Econometrics Class
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Econometrics' course as free OpenCourseWare. The original course was required for students earning bachelor's degrees in Economics. Students in the course examined econometric methods like regression to test hypotheses about the statistical relationship between two or more variables.
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Economic Applications of Game Theory OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Economics Course on Game Theory by MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Economic Applications of Game Theory' as free OpenCourseWare. The original undergraduate course was designed for bachelor's degree students in Economics, but the OpenCourseWare may also be of interest to students in law, computer science and biology. Game theory, or game theoretic analysis, uses mathematical models to explain how people behave in various economic and political situations.
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Economics (Economic History) OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Economic History Course by UC Berkeley
'American Economic History' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by UC Berkeley that provides students with a broad overview of the economic history of America, from pre-colonial times to the beginning of the 21st century. Economics students, business professionals, and those interested in the economic history of America will find this course to be of much value.
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Economics (Macroeconomics) OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Macroeconomics Course by UC Berkeley
'Economics' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by UC Berkeley that is intended as an introductory course in macroeconomics. It is intended for students who are interested in understanding macroeconomics and the models and theories associated with this discipline. Business professionals, and those interested in understanding the basics of macroeconomics should consider taking this course. This 2008 webcast course is very current and interesting.
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Economics and E-Commerce OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Economics Class with a Focus on E-Commerce by MIT
If you're interested in applying classic economic models to online business, you're likely to enjoy 'Economics and E-Commerce' OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 'Economics and E-Commerce' was originally an advanced undergraduate economics class designed for bachelor's degree students in MIT's Economics Department.
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Economics and Psychology OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on the Study of How Psychology Impacts the Field of Economics
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Economics and Psychology' course as free OpenCourseWare. The OpenCourseWare contains useful information for those interested in economics or psychology. The original undergraduate class taught Bachelor of Science in Economics students about how emotions and cognitive limitations affect consumers' economic decisions.
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Economics of Education OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Course on the Economics of Education by MIT
'Economics of Education,' a free noncredit course offered by MIT through its OpenCourseWare program, can introduce students to the use of advanced economic tools to investigate topics relating to current issues of education. The course was part of MIT's Bachelor of Science in Planning program, although it was open to graduate students as well.
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Economics of Labor Market Discrimination OpenCourseWare: The Open University's Free Undergraduate Economics Course
'Economics of Labor Market Discrimination' is a free undergraduate-level OpenCourseWare offered by The Open University that sheds light on the controversial issue of discrimination against ethnic and/or gender minorities in the workplace. The course attempts to explain these issues using both theoretical and empirical analyses. Business managers, labor specialists, economists and parties interested in management and labor issues will find this course of interest.
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Economics OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Economics Course by USU
'Introduction to Economics' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by Utah State University that offers an introduction to economics. The course provides an overview of the U.S. economy and describes the interactions between private and public institutions that make up American markets. This course is intended for anyone with an interest in economics, including undergraduate-level students and and business professionals.
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Economics Research and Communication OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Course on Economic Research by MIT
Professional economists spend much of their time conducting and presenting original research. The 'Economics Research and Communication' course was designed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Economics Department to provide its bachelor's degree candidates with an opportunity to practice this skill. This free OpenCourseWare version of 'Economics Research and Communication' contains useful resources for anyone writing an economics research paper.
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Energy Economics OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Bachelor Level Class on Energy Economics by MIT
Energy has become one of the leading concerns in the global economy. 'Energy Economics,' an online self-study course from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, approaches this concern from the perspectives of economic theory and empirical observation. This undergraduate course was offered by the Department of Economics at MIT and is now free to the public as part of the OpenCourseWare program.
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Environmental Policy and Economics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Course on Environmental Policy and Regulation
How much should governments regulate pollution, and how should they accomplish this? You'll find answers to these questions in this free 'Environmental Policy and Economics' OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The original MIT course, which was an elective in the Economics bachelor's degree program, explored different perspectives on environmental policy and regulation and environmental protection cost estimation procedures.
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Geography (Economic Geography) OpenCourseWare: UC Berkeley's Free Bachelor Level Course on Economic Geography
'Economic Geography of the Industrial World' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by UC Berkeley that provides students with a broad overview of world economies. The course educates students in the similarities and differences between the economies of the world's nations and also provides overview of their historical development . This course is intended for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics, business professionals and those who wish to learn more about international economics.
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Globalization OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Course on Globalization and the International Economy by MIT
Globalization has become a buzzword, but what does it mean to policy makers who must deal with the changing global economy on a daily basis? 'Globalization' is a free OpenCourseWare, counterpart to an on-campus course in the undergraduate Political Science degree program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This online course examines how changes in the world's economy can affect the way governments and society work.
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Government Regulation of Industry OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Economics Class on Market Regulation by MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Government Regulation of Industry' course as free OpenCourseWare. The original course was designed for students working toward undergraduate Economic degrees. The course introduced students to regulation of monopolies and socially-motivated regulation.
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Industrial Organization and Public Policy OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Economics Class on Public Policy
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Industrial Organization and Public Policy' course as free OpenCourseWare. The original course explored how firms (commonly called companies or corporations) acquire and maintain market share in their industry. The course was an elective in the Bachelor of Science in Economics degree program.
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International Economics OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level International Economics Course by USU
In an increasingly globalized and interdependent commercial environment, one cannot understand economics without understanding international economics. This course, taught at Utah State University, is suitable for undergraduate students earning a bachelor's in economics, business or international studies. 'International Economics' is now offered as OpenCourseWare.
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International Studies (Economic Theory) OpenCourseWare: UC Berkeley's Free Bachelor Level International Economics Class
'International Studies: Intermediate Microeconomic Theory' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by UC Berkeley that provides students with a broad view of world economies. The course is intended to help students understand the similarities and differences between the economies of the world's nations and how they developed from a historical perspective. This course is intended for Economics majors, business professionals and those who wish to learn more about international economics.
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International Trade OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on International Trade and Commerce
How does a nation's government determine trade policy to maximize the benefits to its people? 'International Trade,' a free noncredit course offered through MIT's OpenCourseWare, can help students begin to get a handle on that. The noncredit undergraduate course follows a course that was part of the Bachelor in Science in Economics program.
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Labor Economics and Public Policy OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Labor Economics Course by MIT
Most people are employed by some company or the other, so studying the economics of labor can be of vital interest to policy makers and to those who wish to get a firm grasp on the forces that move both the market for jobs and wage levels. MIT's free non-credit course, 'Labor Economics and Public Policy,' was taught as part of a Bachelor of Science in Economics program.
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Macroeconomics (For Managers) OpenCourseWare: A Free Undergraduate Microeconomics Course by USU
'Macroeconomics for Managers' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by Utah State University. The course describes the fundamental theories of macroeconomics and the policies developed to influence income, employment and production levels. This course is intended for those interested in formulating an understanding of macroeconomics and should be of particular interest to undergraduate Economics majors and business professionals.
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Macroeconomics I OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Macroeconomics Class by MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Principles of Macroeconomics' course as free OpenCourseWare. The lecture version of this introductory macroeconomics course was required for students in the Bachelor of Science in Economics program and discussed large-scale economic systems. The free OpenCourseWare version of 'Principles of Macroeconomics' is a great self-study guide for topics like fiscal policy and national debt.
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Macroeconomics II OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Bachelor Level Course on Macroeconomic Theory by MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory' course as free OpenCourseWare. The original course was designed to familiarize bachelor's degree candidates in the Economics Department with the complex mathematical models that economists use to predict large-scale trends in employment and economic growth. Course materials are available free through OpenCourseWare for independent study.
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Managerial Economics OpenCourseWare: USU's Free Bachelor Level Managerial Economics Class
'Managerial Economics' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by Utah State University that is intended for students who wish to learn how microeconomics affects business management decisions. This course is appropriate for students earning bachelor's degrees in Business, Management or Economics, as well as business professionals looking to gain an edge in today's competitive business environment.
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Medieval Economic History OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Economic History Course
'Medieval Economic History in Comparative Perspective,' a free non-credit course offered by MIT's OpenCourseWare, falls under the auspices of the Bachelor of Science degree program. The course examined economic conditions and the evolvement of social relations in medieval Europe.
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Microeconomics I OpenCourseWare: A Free Online Undergraduate Microeconomics Course by MIT
'Principles of Microeconomics' is an undergraduate course in MIT's Economics Department about the way micro-level decision-makers, like consumers and firms, allocate resources. It is a required course for students earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and is now available free through MIT's OpenCourseWare program.
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Microeconomics II OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Microeconomic Theory Course by MIT
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its bachelor-level 'Intermediate Microeconomic Theory' course as free OpenCourseWare. MIT requires students earning bachelor's degrees in Economics to take the original course and it also recommends this course for students planning to apply to economics, accounting or finance graduate programs.
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Microeconomics OpenCourseWare: University of Utah's Free Bachelor Level Microeconomics Course
'Principles of Microeconomics,' a free online course offered by the University of Utah, introduces students to economic theory and behavior at the level of producers and consumers. The microeconomic analysis skills emphasized in this self-study OpenCourseWare may be particularly useful for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in Economics.
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Microeconomics OpenCourseWare: USU's Free Undergraduate Microeconomics Course
'Microeconomics' is a free undergraduate OpenCourseWare offered by Utah State University that is intended as an introductory course in microeconomics for students who wish to build a foundation for understanding microeconomic principles and theories. The course is designed for business professionals and undergraduate students interested in obtaining a better understanding of microeconomic principles.
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Public Economics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Online Undergraduate Course on Public Economics
Today, more than ever, understanding the government's role in the economy is critical. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Public Economics' course as free OpenCourseWare. In the original course, students explored the interaction of the public and private sectors and the mathematical models that economists and policymakers use to make important policy decisions. The course has been designed as an elective for students earning their bachelor's degree in Economics.
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Real Estate Economics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on the Economics of Real Estate
Every economist would love to have a method that could accurately forecast, on a consistent basis, the movement of supply and demand within markets. 'Real Estate Economics,' a free OpenCourseWare from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, applies recent economic research to examine such movement in the real estate markets. MIT's Sloan School of Management offers this self-study course.
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Statistical Method in Economics OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Bachelor Level Statistics for Economics Course
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) offers its 'Introduction to Statistical Method in Economics' course as free OpenCourseWare. The original course introduced B.S. in Economics candidates to the basic statistical concepts they'll need to understand advanced econometric techniques like multiple regression and maximum likelihood estimation. The materials in this OpenCourseWare may be useful for undergraduate students majoring in Economics and social sciences like politics and sociology.
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The Global Economy OpenCourseWare: MIT's Free Undergraduate Class on the Global Economy
For students who have practical work or research related experience abroad, MIT's free OpenCourseWare 'Working in a Global Economy' could shed light on the 'new' global economy's impact on careers and the many different facets of the economy. The course falls under MIT's Bachelor of Science in Political Science degree program.