Introduction to Economics

Broad coverage across economic topics

Offered by BITS Pilani on Coursera, the course spans a wide range of economic topics. Its listed skills run from supply and demand and consumer behaviour to capital markets, fiscal management and economic development, so it reads as a survey rather than a close study of one area.

Who it suits

Intermediate learners with some exposure to economics are the likely audience, as are business and social science students who want to link markets with public policy. The inclusion of labour law and resource allocation suggests the course looks at economics beyond markets alone.

• Choose one thread from the skills list, such as fiscal management, and follow it through the course.
• Relate supply and demand to a local market you can observe directly.

The description is brief, so confirm the module outline on the course page before you commit your time.