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The Economics of Artificial Intelligence for Professionals
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The Economics of Artificial Intelligence for Professionals

Explore AI's impact on productivity, growth, business models, labor markets, competition, policy-making and governance
Created byJörg Marinko
Last updated 4/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the economic drivers of AI adaption and how it transforms productivity, economic growth and business models
  • Identify key trends in labor markets and the new demand for AI-specific skills, helping you anticipate shifts in job dynamics
  • Analyze AI’s role in markets and competition, understanding how monopolies and data as an asset shape efficiency and the structure of markets
  • Explore considerations around AI about the challenges and responsibilities surrounding policy-making, data privacy, transparency, and AI regulation
  • Identify adoption constraints, for example, among countries in regards of their development trajectory and how costs and energy supply limit adaption speed

Course content

7 sections23 lectures2h 11m total length
  • What is this course about?3:14
  • Personal note before take-off ✈️0:35
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) at a glance6:38
  • Changing economic fundamentals in the context of AI6:12
  • ❓ Quick check

Requirements

  • Understanding of basic economic concepts comes in handy
  • Awareness of current trends in AI is beneficial

Description

This course designed to demystify how artificial intelligence is reshaping economies, transforming industries, and impacting labor markets. AI is no longer just a futuristic concept. AI is one of the most powerful drivers of change in today’s economy, and understanding its economic impact is essential for business leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.


Why should you sign up for this course?

AI is much more than a technological innovation; it’s an economic game-changer that affects productivity, job markets, investment strategies, and global trade dynamics. Knowing how AI influences these areas will give you a competitive edge, whether you're an investor seeking profitable sectors, a business decision-maker aiming to leverage AI for growth, or preparing for the future of work.


What will you learn?

Understand the economic drivers of AI adoption, its transformation of productivity, economic growth, and business models, its impact on labor markets and demand for AI-specific skills, its role in shaping markets and competition, and the political, ethical, and regulatory considerations that influence its adoption, particularly in the context of global development disparities and resource constraints.


How will you benefit?

To the extend you are affected, understanding the economics of AI is not just about recognizing the financial benefits but about comprehending the profound shifts in how value is created, distributed, and protected in this new, technology-driven era. By the end of this course, you'll be prepared to make informed, strategic decisions about AI’s role in business and the economy as a whole —decisions that are critical for navigating the future of technology-driven growth.

Who this course is for:

  • Everbody with an interest in economics, AI, or the future of work