(Oxford) Diploma : Real World Macro Economics

Update:

Now including a brand new collection of Case Studies that examine the economic policies of President Trump following his election on November 6th 2024. These look in particular at:

· Tariffs

· China’s growth

· World Economy

· Tax cuts

· Exporters

· Impact on seniors

· Exchange rate

Welcome to this course in 'Real-world Economics'. Here on this course we only deal with economic events that are happening now, that affect different economies - and continue affecting them.

Here are the main contents:

• Trump v Kamala (Economics)

• Case Studies

• Key vocabulary

• China

• Eire

• Russia

• US/UK

• Budget 2024

• Current economics

Within those categories (i.e. Case Studies and Current Economics) we also cover:

• Economic reform

• The influence of the economy of China

• The impact that war in the Middle East/Ukraine has on other economies

• The current (2024) impact of Covid-19

• Macro-economic policy in the USA

• Interest rate changes

So, this is a very up to date course with the following key features:

• Lectures that frequently include resources for further research

• Regular Educational Announcements

• Manuals

• Constant encouragement to join in with discussions in the Q/A and therefore a high level of Instructor interaction.

It is through asking, answering and discussion that learning takes place. where economic situations are assessed, research done and then ideas put forward to be challenged. This is about 'living' Economics as it really is happening, right now. If you are looking for a course that is frequently updated, new lectures, new resources and a constant encouragement for students to join in and participate in discussions - then this IS the course for you.